H4583.6Q

in HIGH x in WIDE x in DEEP
(cm HIGH x cm WIDE x cm DEEP)
Gift of Mrs. Ethel Rich
H4583.6Q

Macy's store windows, 3/80 "Natives and Settlers," Great Hall, Dec. 17, 1979 - March 10, 1980

Q: saucer tea set, English china w/pink lustre decoration, no marks. From the History Information Station: Object: Tea cup and saucer, made of pottery called lustreware, because of the metallic luster of the glaze. History: The lustre of these pieces comes from powdered gold mixed into the glaze, which, when applied over a very light clay body, looks pink and and lustrous. The same glaze applied over a dark clay looks like a deep coppery bronze. Elegant lustreware was less expensive than silver or porcelain, so it popularly (was) known as "poor man's silver." Still, it was not very inexpensive; only the wealthy Californios decorated their tables with shimmering tea cups like this one. A: teapot; B: teapot lid; C: creamer; D: sugar bowl; E: sugar bowl lid; F: dessert plate; G: dessert plate; H: dessert plate; I: dessert plate; J: dessert plate; K: dessert plate; L: teacup; M: teacup; N: teacup; O:teacup; P: teacup; Q: saucer; R: saucer; S: saucer; T:saucer.

Used: English

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