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Maker(s):Wedgwood, Josiah & Sons (attributed to)
Culture:English
Title:toy saucer
Date Made:1790-1810
Type:Food Service; Recreational Gear
Materials:ceramic: lead-glazed, cream-colored earthenware (creamware) with overglaze enamels
Place Made:United Kingdom; England; Staffordshire
Measurements:overall: cup - 1 1/2 x 2 in.; 3.81 x 5.08 cm; saucer - 7/8 x 3 in.
Accession Number:  HD 80.112A
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Wilmer H. Cordes
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
English creamware miniature or toy teacup and saucer decorated in iron red and blackish-brown. The black-banded rim is over a band of fern-like design in a herringbone shape over a narrow black band. There is a group of four small dots in a diamond shape on each base. This cup and saucer are probably part of a set with the pitcher, HD 78.121, also given by the same donor. These pieces could have been made by Josiah Wedgwood but are unmarked.

Subjects:
Pottery; Enamel and enameling; glaze (coating by location)

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