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Cup and Saucer

ca. 1936 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup and saucer of earthenware, with transfer printed decoration and painted in over-glaze puce and blue with leaf sprays, and a stylised painting of an eighteenth century gallant courting a lady.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cup
  • Saucer
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with transfer printed and painted decoration
Brief description
Cup and saucer of earthenware, with a stylised painting of an eighteenth century gallant courting a lady, made by Wedgwood & Co., Tunstall, Staffordshire, ca. 1936
Physical description
Cup and saucer of earthenware, with transfer printed decoration and painted in over-glaze puce and blue with leaf sprays, and a stylised painting of an eighteenth century gallant courting a lady.
Credit line
Given by Mrs E. Adams
Production
The mark on the saucer was introduced ca. 1936 and was in use until 1951
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.117&A-1978

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Record createdNovember 14, 2008
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