Cup
ca. 1876
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Classification
Cup
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Marco Polo Stufano, in memory of John H. Nally, 1997
Accession Number
1997.430.1
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About this artwork
This artwork titled "Cup" by Union Porcelain Works dates to ca. 1876. Executed in porcelain, this work represents American, Mid-Atlantic artistic traditions. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research and public education, offering insights into the cultural, soc...
About the Artist
Union Porcelain Works · 1863–1922
Union Porcelain Works, established in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, in 1863, marked America's breakthrough in hard-paste porcelain production. Architect and builder Thomas Carll Smith (1815–1901) acquired the struggling factory from earlier owners like William Boch & Brothers after it faltered during the Civil War. In 1863, Smith traveled to Europe, studying porcelain techniques at the Manufactu...