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Gift of John Herzan, 2015.28.1-.12 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Demitasse cups and saucers
Gift of John Herzan, 2015.28.1-.12 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Demitasse cups and saucers

DesignerDesigned by LaGardo Tackett American, 1911 - 1984
MediumPorcelain; cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width x circumference of cups): 4 × 1 1/4 × 4 1/8in. (10.2 × 3.2 × 10.5cm)
Primary Dimensions (overall diameter of saucers): 3 3/8in. (8.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (overall length x width x height of box): 7 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 4 1/2in. (18.7 × 10.5 × 11.4cm)
ClassificationsTableware
Credit LineGift of John Herzan
DescriptionSix demitasse cups and saucers designed by LaGardo Tackett. Cups and saucers are decorated with gold and orange bands. The set is still in its original box, which has a black and orange triangle pattern.
Object number2015.28.1-.12
MarkingsBottom, engraved in black ink: "PORCELAIN/ SCHMID 10-SO/ [LaGardo Tackett's logo]"

Bottom, sticker: "MADE IN JAPAN"
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