Who created "Cup and Saucer"?

Cup and Saucer was created by Tucker Factory in ca. 1838.

When was "Cup and Saucer" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1838.

Is "Cup and Saucer" in the public domain?

Yes, Cup and Saucer is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cup and Saucer

Tucker Factory

ca. 1838

Medium

Porcelain

Dimensions

Cup: H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm) Saucer: H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 (14 cm)

Classification

Cup and saucer

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1963

Accession Number

63.88.17, .25

Art Historical Context

This delicate cup and saucer, produced by the Tucker Factory around 1838, exemplifies ambitious early foray into fine porcelain manufacturing. Founded in Philadelphia in 1828 by entrepreneur Thomas C. Tucker, the factory the nation's first to successfully produce true porcelain—using a kaolin-based formula akin to European hard-paste porcelain—rather than the softer "parian" or bone china alternatives. Operating until 1838, it crafted luxury tableware for affluent households, blending technical innovation with elegant designs inspired by French Sèvres and English Wedgwood styles. Porcelain's ...

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