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CUP & SAUCER
- CATEGORY: T&E FOR MATERIALS
- MEASUREMENTS: 3 7/8"H x 6 7/8"Dia.
- DATE MADE: early 19th century
Description
White china saucer (a) and cup (b). Saucer (a) has gold band around rim and center. Cup (b) has gold floral design and reads "Forget me not". Handle broken and missing.
Provenance
Given by Nancy Lea to Sam Houston, her son-in-law. Family tradition holds that the gift was made as a peace offering after a clash of wills.
- ASSOCIATED VETERAN: Houston, Sam
- ASSOCIATED INDIVIDUAL: Lea, Nancy
- CREDIT LINE: Seymour, Kate Hume
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