Cup

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Cup

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1311

Description

Circular cup, juvenile, "Bo-Peep scene": Straight sides; raised foot rim; decoration consists of white glazed background, gilt line at rim and foot rim, two transfer printed scenes on opposite sides of cup exterior; polychrome tones in greens, orange, brown and black; one side shows two shepherdesses in orange, flower petalled dresses holding crooks tied in green ribbons, one standing one seated holding her head in hand (distress); other scene is the printed, black ink nursery rhyme: "Little Bo Peep, she lost her sheep/ and couldn't tell where to find them./ Leave them alone, and they'll come home; and bring their tails behind them."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1868 - 1899 Date made: r. 1868 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/4 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (5.7 x 6.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

3-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Material

Porcelain, Gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Handle missing; major rim chip.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, China Room