Coffee Cups
MakerSet made by
Manning Bowman Company
American, founded 1849
MakerPorcelain coffee cups made by
Fraunfelter China Company
American, 1923 - 1939
Dateabout 1933
MediumCast porcelain with an opaque green glaze, and silver luster decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter each coffee cup): 2 1/4 x 2 1/2in. (5.7 x 6.4cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionGroup of six porcelain coffee cups, part of a matching set of a percolating coffeepot (.1a-.1f), coffee cups (.2a-.7a), and saucers (.2b-.7b). The style of the percolating set reflects the Art Deco and streamlined styles popular during the 1920s and 1930s. The coffee cups are made of white porcelain, with an opaque lime green glaze applied to the exterior. Silver luster is applied to the rim and handle of the coffee cups. A few small spots of green glaze have chipped off above the handle on coffee cups .3a and .7a.
Object number1996.102.7.2a-.7a
MarkingsThere is a printed, underglaze, diamond-shaped green mark on the bottom of the coffee cups: "Made by/ Manning Bowman & Co./ MERIDEN/ CT".NotesHistorical Note: This specific ceramic and metal electric coffee percolator set was not advertised in Manning Bowman & Co. materials in the Connecticut Historical Society library. However, similar all-metal items, such as a single percolator or coffee services consisting of an urn, creamer, sugar, and tray, were advertised. Percolators came in three different sizes, to accomodate four, six, or nine cups of coffee. In 1937 Manning, Bowman & Co. advertising materials, metal percolators sold for $5.95 - $9.95, and metal coffee services sold for $15.95 - $34.95. (Hunt 11/30/2004)Subject Terms
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