Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chocolate cup
Object Number:
1954.9y
Date:
ca. 1805
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 6 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Porcelain cylindrical chocolate cup and loop handle with fissure pattern in red on peach-colored ground; border with stylized plant motif in gilding on white ground of cups; cups have mongram in gilding; gilding on cup handles and on cup.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bradford Boardman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
