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1908

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1994

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Cup and Saucer Cup And Saucer

This is a cup and saucer. It was designed by Christian Johannes van der Hoef and manufactured by Amphora Factory. It is dated ca. 1908 and we acquired it in 1994. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. Justin G. Schiller. It is credited Gift of Justin G. Schiller.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a: cup): 4.5 x 10.5 cm (1 3/4 x 4 1/8 in.) H x diam. (b: saucer): 2 x 12.5 cm (13/16 x 4 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of cup: [1] "HOLLAD ∙ AMPHORA ∙” in a circle, stamped in black (factory mark). [2] "228-A-1", painted in black (probably inventory number). [3] the letter "B", painted in black(painter's mark). On underside of saucer: [1] "HOLLAD ∙ AMPHORA ∙” in a circle, stamped in black (factory mark).

Cite this object as

Cup and Saucer Cup And Saucer; Designed by Christian Johannes van der Hoef (Dutch, 1875 – 1933); Manufactured by Amphora Factory (Netherlands); Netherlands; earthenware; H x W (a: cup): 4.5 x 10.5 cm (1 3/4 x 4 1/8 in.) H x diam. (b: saucer): 2 x 12.5 cm (13/16 x 4 15/16 in.); Gift of Justin G. Schiller; 1994-66-4-a,b

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