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Josiah Wedgwood and Sons and Lillian Gary Taylor

“Liberty Queen’s Ware” Cup

1917

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“Liberty Queen’s Ware” Cup

1917

Physical Qualities Glazed hard-paste porcelain with transfer decoration, 4 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. (12.1 x 9.8 x 6 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bolton, Brooklandville, Maryland
Object Number 2002.70.1
Cup and saucer from 'Liberty' service designed & manufactured 'solely for the benefit of various Allied War Charities.' White glazed porcelain body with polychrome decoration of a crest, consisting of a shield with the American stars & stripes surrounded by a laurel wreath and capped by (left to right) the flags of England, Belgium and France. Four additional flags on each side represent the remaining allies of the US during WWI.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2002; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bolton, Brooklandville, MD.

Markings: Marked underneath cup "'WEDGWOOD/ENGLAND"

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