Commemorative Cup, Boston Tea Party, circa 1873
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The Boston Tea Party, a 1773 protest against the British government, became an enduring symbol of American independence. To celebrate the event's 100th anniversary, the Glasgow Pottery Company of Trenton, New Jersey, produced commemorative cups with matching saucers. The cups featured the signature of John Hancock, who was an influential Bostonian, Patriot, and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
The Boston Tea Party, a 1773 protest against the British government, became an enduring symbol of American independence. To celebrate the event's 100th anniversary, the Glasgow Pottery Company of Trenton, New Jersey, produced commemorative cups with matching saucers. The cups featured the signature of John Hancock, who was an influential Bostonian, Patriot, and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Artifact
Cup
Date Made
circa 1873
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
62.67.3.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in
Width: 3.625 in
Inscriptions
Cup inscribed in black script: JOHN HANCOCK
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