Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teacup
Object Number:
1944.331j
Date:
1840-1853
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 10.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Part of a porcelain tea and coffee set; teacup with bulbous form; panels in low relief; scattered floral design with gilding on rims and handles.
Gallery Label:
This object was purchased for the donor's grandmother from the New York Crystal Palace Exhibiton (World's Fair 1853-1854).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
