Coffee Cup & Saucer Set, 1957-1959

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Artifact Overview

Onondaga Pottery Company created a durable, china body dinnerware in the late 1800s. Named Syracuse China, this heavy, chip-resistant product became a favorite in the hotel, railroad, restaurant and other food service industries. This cup and saucer dates from the mid 1900s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cup and saucer set

Date Made

1957-1959

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2011.178.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ceramic (Material)
Ceramic glaze

Color

Ivory (Color)
Brown
Mustard (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.125 in (total, with cup placed on saucer)
Height: 2.5 in (cup )
Width: 4.75 in (cup, incl handle )
Diameter: 5.5625 in (saucer)

Inscriptions

Stamped bottom of saucer: 8-LL / SYRACUSE / CHINA / U.S.A. Stamped bottom of cup: 6-NN / SYRACUSE / CHINA / U.S.A.