Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Cup and saucer in shadow box
Object Number:
1958.42
Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
box: 10 1/4 x 14 1/2 x 4 in. ( 26 x 36.8 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on back of box: "During the American War for Independence General Lafayette was a guest at the home of Daria Copeland on Main Street in Chester, Pa. During his second and last visit to America, I do not know if the General stayed in Chester o
Description:
Cylindrical cup with flaring lip and strap handle; cup and saucer decorated with floral gilding and gilded borders.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this cup was used by Lafayette during his visit to the U.S.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Laurence Eyre
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
