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Cup and Saucer

c. 1936

Lillian Causey

Associated Names

Lillian Causey

Artist, American, 1889 - 1949

There are two objects in the image: a teacup and a saucer, both adorned with a red and white floral design. The color palette includes red tones with white, and some brownish and beige accents on the cup's inside. The teacup is on the left with its pattern, and the saucer is behind and to the right, showing its matching design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gold ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: Cup: 5" Dia(top) 2 1/2" Dia(bot) 3 3/8" High Saucer: 6 3/4" Dia
Accession Number

1943.8.7286

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

verso lower center in graphite: Lillian Causey

Wikidata ID

Q64593183

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