Object Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
X969.2.63 |
Object Name |
Teacup |
Description |
Hand painted pattern of blue tulips, red roses and a blue and yellow butterfly. Blue line around rim. Plain white handle with blue line. Belonged to the Matthews family. Peter Matthews had a role in the Rebellion of 1837. Marriages of Note in Brougham. Dora May Irene Matthews - Harold Nelson Crawforth - Oct. 9/43 From the Tweedsmuir History - Brougham Source: Pickering Ajax Digital Archives. Handpainted china was popular as a ladies hobby between 1880-1910. |
Dimensions |
H-6.8 Dia-7.8 cm |
Collection |
Core Collection |
Material |
China/Paint |
Provenance |
Belonged to the Matthews family. Peter Matthews had a role in the Rebellion of 1837. Marriages of Note in Brougham. Dora May Irene Matthews - Harold Nelson Crawforth - Oct. 9/43 From the Tweedsmuir History - Brougham Source: Pickering Ajax Digital Archives. Deed of Gift on file. Deed of Gift lists Gerold Harbron as donor. Gerold was married to Elsie Matthews, Dora was her sister. (see scanned family tree). ET 22/12/2017 Handpainted china was popular as a ladies hobby between 1880-1910. |