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MOUSTACHE CUP & MATCHING SAUCER

c. 1920
Subcollections
Domestic equipment
Overview

A moustache cup, with matching saucer, and with gold detail to handle and rim.
Small flower design and scalloped edge to saucer.
The cup is waisted to a hexagonal base.
The white and gold china has a mother-of-pearl finish.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.613
Themes
Social History
Material
Ceramics
Width
80 mm
Height or length
120 mm
Contextual information

Used to keep moustaches dry while drinking hot beverages.
Design introduced in 1860 and was popular until 1920-30 when moustaches went out of fashion.

Year
c. 1920
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Monday, 7 February, 2022
Completeness
72
Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

moustache cup & saucer
moustache cup 3/4 view
moustache cup side view
moustache cup under base
moustache cup under base with scale

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