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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 140, Factory Ceramics

Mug

ca. 1995 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White earthenware mug with dark blue glaze, cylindrical body with loop handle, printed with large white capital letters "TORY TEA".


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed earthenware with printed inscription
Brief description
Mug, glazed earthenware with printed inscription, made by John Tams Ltd., England, ca. 1995.
Physical description
White earthenware mug with dark blue glaze, cylindrical body with loop handle, printed with large white capital letters "TORY TEA".
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.5cm
  • Diameter: 8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'TORY TEA' (Printed in white)
Credit line
Given by the Conservative Central Office and Bookshop
Object history
This mug completes the 'political' series in the mug collection.
Collection
Accession number
C.14-1995

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Record createdNovember 26, 2008
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