Cup and Saucer

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Object Name: 
Cup and Saucer
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
85.4.45
Dimensions: 
(a&b) H: 6.9 cm; (a) H: 6.3 cm, D (rim): 9.6 cm; (b) H: 2 cm, D (rim): 15 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
1930-1939
Credit Line: 
Gift of Iva and Paul Ohliger
Primary Description: 
Transparent deep red non-lead glass; pressed by machine. (a) Cylindrical shape slightly wider at top with decorative pattern of eight groups of three vertical lines around body; small ring foot; one ear-shaped handle. (b) Circular saucer with scalloped rim and matching group of lines; slight depression for saucer.

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Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Ohliger, Paul, Source
Ohliger, Iva, Source
Color: 
Transparent deep red
Technique: 
pressed by machine