Teacup

Ceramic

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Kentucky State Parks

Teacup with reproduction of John James Audubon's "Kingbird," also known as the "Tyrant Fly-catcher": A white china teacup with a raised pattern of flowers and a color image of a bird perched on a branch of with green vines and green leaves. The bird faces to the viewer's left. Its feathers are colored blue, brown, yellow, and white. Photograph date: March 30, 2023 / Photographer: Heidi Taylor-Caudill
Teacup with reproduction of John James Audubon's "Kingbird," also known as the "Tyrant Fly-catcher"

A white china teacup with a raised pattern of flowers and a color image of a bird perched on a branch of with green vines and green leaves. The bird faces to the viewer's left. Its feathers are colored blue, brown, yellow, and white. Photograph date: March 30, 2023 / Photographer: Heidi Taylor-Caudill

Name/Title

Teacup

Entry/Object ID

JJA.1999.172

Description

This is an antique white china teacup with a raised floral pattern on the outside and color transfer image of John James Audubon's plate 79, the "Kingbird," also known as the "Tyrant Fly-catcher," on the inside. A state inventory sticker is adhered to the bottom covering any manufacturer's marks.

Collection

Robert and Sue Frost Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

John James Audubon, 1785-1851

Attribution

Copy after

Role

Artist

Artist

Havell, Robert, Jr., 1793-1878

Attribution

Copy after

Role

Print Maker

Manufacturer

Alfred Meakin (Tunstall) Ltd

Date made

circa 1930 - circa 1945

Time Period

20th Century

Place

County

Staffordshire, England

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Bottom of cup

Transcription

Kentucky / 738865 / State Parks

Language

English

Material/Technique

Label

Dimensions

Height

2-1/4 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Diameter

3-3/4 in

Material

Porcelain, Ink