Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Cup
Object Number
2017-11-28
Description
White ceramic cup with two finger handle and printed decoration. On the front, a color image of a red two-horse carriage with two female passengers and a driver; dress appears to be late-19th century. Underneath, in gold text, "'Fall Carriage Rally'/ White Memorial/ Litchfield, Conn.". On the bottom, embossed makers mark featuring a mug and the text "MCO" set within border, with "USA" underneath.
Provenance
Collected by Art Webster.
Comment
The McCoy Pottery Company was purchased by Mount Clemens in 1967, changing the maker's mark to the one featured on this cup. By 1968, the mark changed again to feature "McCoy" more prominently.
Category
Maker
Date Made
c. 1967
Dimensions
Height 3.125", Width 4.75", Diameter 3.5" (top), 2.625" (bottom).
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
