| Accession # |
68.87.5 |
|
Manufacturer |
Union Porcelain Works
|
| Title |
Candy Basket |
| Date |
ca. 1880 |
| Medium |
Porcelain |
| Dimensions |
4 1/2 x 7 1/16 x 3 7/8 in. (11.4 x 17.9 x 9.8 cm) |
| Marks |
On underside, transfer-printed in green: "U.P.W." above head of an eagle |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Franklin Chace |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf O (Ceramics)
|
| Description |
Porcelain candy basket, part of green and white dinner service (68.87.1-13). White porcelain with vitreous glaze; boat-shaped basket with raised ends; handle formed by two loops molded like rope that meet in center. Molded basket weave around outer top edge. Applied decorations in gilding and green paint, including roundel containing stylized fleur-de-lis on sides below handles and border of ribbon and tassel design at each end.
CONDITION: Good. |
