Name/Title
Maroon & Gold Hand-Painted TeacupsDescription
child size white china tea cup; approx 1-1/2" diameter at base and 3" diameter at top; cup decorated w/china painting consisting of a gold band around cup rim which is edged at its bottom by a brown line, around middle section is a white band 9/16" wide which has a brown line at top and bottom, decoation on white band is 2 horizontal gold lines w/ends turned to each other and ellipsoidal figure in brown between lines; these alternate with vertical rectangular brown sections; inside of cup somewhat irredescent
bottom of cups have green stencil "Haviland/France"
Sub-numbered A&B.Use
by the donors, Charlotte & Marian Jones, as a gift from their aunt.Context
According to the donors, this tea set given to donors by their aunt, Mrs. Charles Spiegel. Set was hand painted to match by Etta Wingate. Underside is signed with brown ink: Etta Wingate. Etta and her twin sister Eva were maiden ladies living in Shelbyville. Miss Eva taught school and Etta kept house and did china painting.Collection
Charlotte Jones & Marian Jones ClarkAcquisition
Accession
1984.041Source or Donor
Charlotte Jones, Marian Jones ClarkAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Etta B. WingateRole
PainterDate made
circa 1920 - circa 1924Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
FranceRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Painted in Shelbyville, IN.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Etta B. WingatePerson or Organization
Eva WingateCreate Date
March 16, 2001Update Date
April 5, 2025
