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Sevres Porcelain Cup

J.A.C. Charles ascent, December 1, 1783

French, Circa 1785

Gift of William A.M. Burden

A19750682000

Display Status

This object is on display in Boeing Aviation Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

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Object Details

Date

ca. 1785

Country of Origin

France

Type

ART-Miscellaneous

Medium

Cup, Sevres Porcelain

Physical Description

Porcelain cup; purple background; gold and blue trim; The side of the cup oposite the handle features and image that shows the ascent of Charles balloon pictured.

Dimensions

3-D: 5.7 x 5.7cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)

Inventory Number

A19750682000

Credit Line

Gift of William A. M. Burden

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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