Who created "Demitasse Cup and Saucer"?

Demitasse Cup and Saucer was created by Union Porcelain Works in 1885–87.

When was "Demitasse Cup and Saucer" created?

This artwork was created 1885–87.

What medium is "Demitasse Cup and Saucer"?

Demitasse Cup and Saucer is Porcelain.

Is "Demitasse Cup and Saucer" in the public domain?

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

Demitasse Cup and Saucer

Union Porcelain Works

1885–87

Medium

Porcelain

Dimensions

Cup: H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Diam. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm) Saucer: Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)

Classification

Demitasse cup and saucer

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Chace, 1969

Accession Number

69.194.124, .135

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...

Demitasse Cup and Saucer

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