Mug
1981 (made)
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Commemorative mugs have been made since the mid 17th century. This one, however, is modern. It was just one of a multitude of souvenirs made to commemorate the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. Many such mugs, particularly the more expensive ones, would have been set aside as keepsakes. Others, being perfectly functional, would have been used. This one was used regularly by Museum staff, prior to its selection for display in the British Galleries and its formal acquisition for the V&A collection.
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The marriage of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, took place in St Paul's Cathedral, London, on 29 July 1981. The day was one of national celebration and the wedding was seen by some as the fairytale conclusion to the romantic courtship of the Prince and his 20-year-old bride. However, in 1992 the couple agreed to separate, and the marriage was finally dissolved four years later. The Princess was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
Commemorative mugs have been made since the mid 17th century. This one, however, is modern. It was just one of a multitude of souvenirs made to commemorate the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. Many such mugs, particularly the more expensive ones, would have been set aside as keepsakes. Others, being perfectly functional, would have been used. This one was used regularly by Museum staff, prior to its selection for display in the British Galleries and its formal acquisition for the V&A collection.
People
The marriage of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, took place in St Paul's Cathedral, London, on 29 July 1981. The day was one of national celebration and the wedding was seen by some as the fairytale conclusion to the romantic courtship of the Prince and his 20-year-old bride. However, in 1992 the couple agreed to separate, and the marriage was finally dissolved four years later. The Princess was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
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| Materials and techniques | Bone china, with printed decoration |
| Brief description | Commemorative mug for the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, 1981 |
| Physical description | Bone china mug of conical shape. Decorated with a colour print of HRH Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in a heart-shaped cartouche, surrounded by the royal coat of arms. On the back is the badge of the Prince of Wales. The handle is decorated with a gilded stripe. |
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
Royal events, such as weddings and coronations, continue to be celebrated on commemorative objects. This mug is one of millions of decorative objects produced when Prince Charles (born in 1948) married Lady Diana Spencer (1961-1997) in 1981. It is the direct descendant of the surrounding commemorative wares.(27/03/2003) |
| Credit line | Given by Jack and Alex Greenhalgh |
| Object history | Made in Staffordshire; marked 'Nanrich Pottery' |
| Historical context | Made to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. |
| Production | The mug is marked "Nanrich Pottery", but it is unknown which manufacturer is associated with this premises or trademark. |
| Summary | Object Type Commemorative mugs have been made since the mid 17th century. This one, however, is modern. It was just one of a multitude of souvenirs made to commemorate the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. Many such mugs, particularly the more expensive ones, would have been set aside as keepsakes. Others, being perfectly functional, would have been used. This one was used regularly by Museum staff, prior to its selection for display in the British Galleries and its formal acquisition for the V&A collection. People The marriage of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, took place in St Paul's Cathedral, London, on 29 July 1981. The day was one of national celebration and the wedding was seen by some as the fairytale conclusion to the romantic courtship of the Prince and his 20-year-old bride. However, in 1992 the couple agreed to separate, and the marriage was finally dissolved four years later. The Princess was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997. |
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| Accession number | C.26-2000 |
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| Record created | April 12, 2000 |
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