Sample Cup in Pattern of the Truman Service of Presidential China, 1952-1961
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Artifact Overview
This is a sample cup from the presidential dinnerware service made by Lenox Incorporated. The pattern was created in 1952 for President Truman and continued in use during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The china features the seal of the president surrounded by 48 stars. Lenox began making china for the White House in 1918 -- the first American company to do so.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Cup
Date Made
1952-1961
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
China was made by Lenox China of Trenton, New Jersey; pattern was designed by Frank G. Holmes; intended for distribution by B. Altman & Co. of New York, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
61.49.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lenox Incorporated.
Material
Gold leaf
Porcelain (Material)
Technique
Etching (Corroding)
Gilding (Technique)
Color
Dark bluish green
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.938 in
Length: 3.5 in
Diameter: 1.25 in
Inscriptions
Marked on back: "L" / WHITE HOUSE SERVICE / BY LENOX / X-308 / MADE IN U.S.A. / B. ALTMAN & CO.
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