Teacup Collection (page 9)

LEAR: LIMERICK AND DRAWING. Limerick and drawing by Edward Lear from his book One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes

TEA PARTY, c1900. Two girls having a tea party with their dolls in a garden. Photograph, c1900

JAPAN: TEA PARTY. Three children having a tea party around a table in Japan. Photograph, c1890-1923

SEATED WOMAN. English woodcut

POLLUTION CARTOON, c1828. Monster Soup. Satirical etching by William Heath, c1828, commenting on the consequences for Londons water supply resulting from the pollution of the Thames River

Still Life with Japanese Tea Set, by Jean Antoine Bail (1830-1918). Date: 1891

Mrs W E Wakefield with her daughters sitting by the dining table at their home in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Fold Your Hands, Bob Postcard. ca. 1906, Fold Your Hands, Bob Postcard

Alice and Her Friends Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca. 1900-1920, Alice and Her Friends Postcard by Charles Folkard

A Mad Tea-Party Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca. 1900-1920, A Mad Tea-Party Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

The Mad Hatter Postcard by K. Nixon. ca. 1925-1930, The Mad Hatter came with a cup in one hand and a piece of bread and butter in the other

If You Are a Girlie and Born in Sept. Postcard. ca. 1900, If You Are a Girlie and Born in Sept. Postcard

Alice in Wonderland Postcard by Flora White. ca. 1922, Alice in Wonderland Postcard by Flora White

A Mad Tea Party Postcard after John Tenniel. ca. 1907, A Mad Tea Party Postcard after John Tenniel

The Mad Hatter Carreras Cigarette Card. ca. 1929, The Mad Hatter came with a cup in one hand and a piece of bread and butter in the other

Afternoon Tea By Oscar Bluhm, 1867 - 1912, German, Tea, Lady, Ladies, Men, Table, Teapot, Teacup, Cake, Cakes, Laughter, Mirror, Clock, Food And Drink, Liszt Gourmet Archive

Cup of herbal tea with lemon, close-up

Pouring herb tisane from clear glass teapot into clear glass teacup, close-up

Hand pouring boiling water onto a teabag

Japanese Tea Cup with Green Tea

Tea in gold-rimmed white china teacup, with matching saucer

Woman holding herbal tea bag in a teacup

Domestic Pig, Miniature Pig, boar, walking on mud, Odenwald, Germany

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"Teacup: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Delightful Moments" Throughout history, the teacup has been a cherished vessel that embodies grace, sophistication, and moments of pure indulgence. From Monet's enchanting painting "Le dejeuner" in 1873 to Harold Gilman's captivating "Mrs Mounter at the Breakfast Table" in 1916-17, artists have captured the essence of this humble object. In Claude Monet's masterpiece, we witness a serene scene where tea is being poured into delicate cups. The soft brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility as we imagine sipping on warm tea amidst nature's beauty. Similarly, Gilman portrays Mrs Mounter engrossed in her morning routine with a cup by her side – an intimate moment frozen in time. The it also takes center stage in still life paintings like "Still Life: Coffee and Potatoes, " where it shares space with everyday objects but stands out as an emblem of comfort and familiarity. Rudolf Ernst transports us to exotic lands through his creation "Taking Tea in the Harem, " showcasing ornate teacups amid opulent surroundings. Beyond artistry, the teacup holds sentimental value for many. In the stereograph from c1902 titled "Four girls and their dolls sitting around a table having a tea party, " we glimpse childhood innocence and imagination brought to life through shared moments over tiny cups filled with imaginary brews. Advertising has also celebrated this timeless icon; Liptons Teas' advertisement from 1893 showcases its allure while inviting viewers to indulge their senses. Meanwhile, on German greetings postcards or china cup saucers adorned with delicate designs, one can find messages conveying warmth and well wishes alongside images of dainty cups. Even today, our love affair with teacups continues unabated.