George Washington Commemorative Cup from Centennial Exhibition, circa 1876
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Artifact Overview
The first official World's Fair held in the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people visited Philadelphia during the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876. Many returned home with mementos of the exposition, such as this cup depicting the nation's first president among patriotic imagery.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cup
Date Made
circa 1876
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by W. T. Copeland & Sons for J. M. Shaw & Co.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
75.142.296.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Dimensions
Height: 3.063 in
Width: 3.75 in
Length: 4.5 in
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