Name/Title
Decorative Cup of the Ames / Forsyth family, c. 1930sEntry/Object ID
2024.90.18Description
Acc. No. 24.90.18
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: c. 1930s
Object: loving cup
Description: Unique miniature bronze or metal alloy decorative loving cup with embossed design of a hand with 4 playing cards, one of each suit. The playing card symbols are picked out in red (hearts and diamonds) and black (spades and clubs). No maker's markings.
Size: H. 2 inches, W (handle to handle) 3 inches; widest diameter cup 1 1/2 inches.
History of Objects: Decorative cup with unknown purpose of the Ames / Forsyth family, c. 1930s.
Donor: Estate of Helena B. Ames
Donation Date: 03/21/2006
Catalog Completion Date: 11/29/2024
