Roman Anemone Butterfly Teacup
Title
Roman Anemone Butterfly Teacup
Subject
Art
Botanical Illustration
Celia Thaxter
Botanical Illustration
Celia Thaxter
Description
Bucket-shaped tea cup with butterfly handle. Hand painted by Celia Thaxter in floral Roman Anemone design. Inscription Reads: Celia Thaxter, 1884. Overglazed.
Given by Celia Thaxter to a guest at the Appledore Hotel, the mother of Mrs. Alice White. Mrs. White bequeathed the china to Miss Fay Newland. Donated by Miss FAy Newland in 1972.
Anemone design probably inspired by Celia and Oscar's 1880-1881 trip to Europe.
Given by Celia Thaxter to a guest at the Appledore Hotel, the mother of Mrs. Alice White. Mrs. White bequeathed the china to Miss Fay Newland. Donated by Miss FAy Newland in 1972.
Anemone design probably inspired by Celia and Oscar's 1880-1881 trip to Europe.
Creator
Celia Thaxter, 1835-1894
Date
1884
Format
10.8 cm x 8.9 cm x 5.7 cm
Language
English
Type
Painted Pottery
Identifier
O-16a
Files
Collection
Citation
Celia Thaxter, 1835-1894, “Roman Anemone Butterfly Teacup,” Vaughn Cottage, accessed April 25, 2024, https://vaughncottage.omeka.net/items/show/22.