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Reproduction Abraham Lincoln administration teacup
- Creator:
- Haviland and Company
- Location:
- France, Limoges
- Origin Date:
- Unknown
- Materials:
- ceramic
- Measurements:
- overall: 3 1/8 in x x 4 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.082.0026a
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Three-dimensional Objects
Description
Porcelain reproduction Abraham Lincoln administration teacup features a gold rim and a gold braided band and a thick magenta band around the body. The magenta band bears a ring of gold dots at the top and two gold pinstripes at the bottom. An eagle is printed below the bands; the bird's wings are spread, and it clutches an olive branch and arrows in its talons. A looped handle with decorative moldings and gold leaf designs is attached on the side. "Haviland, Limoges, France; Haviland, France" is printed on the bottom in gold and green. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum