Teacup

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Teacup

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.1225

Description

Teacup is white glazed porcelain with gold decoration. The shape is basic with a very slight angle down from rim then cutting in beginning about 1/3 of the way down, then vertical again to form base. Handle is half-heart shape and it does not extend above the rim. Three gold bands decorate the outside of the cup. The top band is 1/8" wide, just below it is a narrow band, and another narrow band is at the base. The entire outside of the handle is gold.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Noritake

Notes

Dates: 1934 - 1967 Date made: r. 1934 - 1967

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

In blue on bottom: "Noritake NIPPON"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

1-15/16 in

Diameter

3-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 15/16 x 3 5/8 in. (4.9 x 9.2 cm)

Material

Porcelain

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor