Cup (Conference Building, Peace Treaty). probably Germany, 1905-20

Object/Artifact

Portsmouth Historical Society

Name/Title

Cup (Conference Building, Peace Treaty). probably Germany, 1905-20

Entry/Object ID

2023.019.002

Description

Small pinkish cup or mug with straight sides, slightly everted rim, and defined base; image of building in gray in oval on side with gilt border; applied loop handle in white with gilt striping at center.

Collection

Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2023.019

Source or Donor

Sawtelle, Caryl

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

Jean and Joseph Sawtelle Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1905 - 1920

Place

Country

Germany

Region

Central Europe

Continent

Europe

Notes

Probably Germany

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Below image on side

Transcription

“CONFERENCE BUILDING, PORTSMOUTH, N.H. / WHERE PEACE TREATY WAS SIGNED”. Modern sticker with blue edge applied on bottom: “7 [in ink] SAWTELLE [typed]

Notes

apparently unmarked, although sticker might cover a mark

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Diam. base

Height

2-5/8 in

Diameter

2-3/8 in

Material

Ceramic