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1931

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Cup And Saucer

This is a cup and saucer. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is tin-glazed earthenware with overglaze lustre and gilding. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W (cup): 5.1 x 8.6 cm (2 x 3 3/8 in.) H x diam. (saucer): 2.9 x 13.4 cm (1 1/8 x 5 1/4 in.)

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Cup And Saucer; tin-glazed earthenware with overglaze lustre and gilding; H x W (cup): 5.1 x 8.6 cm (2 x 3 3/8 in.) H x diam. (saucer): 2.9 x 13.4 cm (1 1/8 x 5 1/4 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-48-20-a,b

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