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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.

Boeing Aviation Hangar
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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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