Glass Tea Cup, Howe 1903

Name/Title

Glass Tea Cup, Howe 1903

Entry/Object ID

67.23.18

Description

Red and clear glass teacup with name written on front. Cup is red on the top and clear glass on the bottom with clear glass handle. The outside says, "S. H. Howe, 1903. F.O.E." Cup appears to be made of pressed glass with top of the glas being smooth glass, the lower section consisting of pressed triangles, and the bottom making a six pointed star pattern.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Front

Transcription

S. H. Howe, 1903, F.O.E.

Language

English

Translation

The F. O. E. is short for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, short for just The Eagles.

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Teacup

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cup

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Drinking Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Length with handle.

Height

2 in

Length

4 in

Diameter

3 in

Materials

Material

Glass

Material Notes

Made of pressed glass.

Colors

Color

Clear/None, Red

Color Notes

Top half is red with bottom half clear glass.