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

Ceramic

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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.

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

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