The Milkmaids
Tea Cup and Saucer
ca. 1765 (made)
ca. 1765 (made)
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Tea cup and saucer of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed in brown enamel with 'The Milkmaid' and other subjects, and painted over with enamels.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | The Milkmaids (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed and painted with enamels |
| Brief description | Tea cup and saucer of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed and painted over with enamels, with engravings by Robert Hancock, Worcester porcelain factory, Worcester, ca. 1765 |
| Physical description | Tea cup and saucer of soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed in brown enamel with 'The Milkmaid' and other subjects, and painted over with enamels. |
| Marks and inscriptions | Crossed swords (In blue enamel) |
| Credit line | Given by E. F. Broderip, Esq. |
| Object history | The enamel decoration was probably added later in the 18th century, outside the factory. |
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| Accession number | C.1079-1924 |
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| Record created | May 28, 2009 |
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