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Cup, Loving

Object number2007.147.2

Manufacturer American China Company

Date1898

OriginToronto, OH

MediumPorcelain; paint

Credit LineGift of Beverly A. Scott Harrington and Eileen M. Scott Gritton

DescriptionPorcelain circular loving cup, with three handles. Body widens toward base. Hand-painted green with gold trim. Three panels on body feature different images and blue text including image of crown and gold cross superimposed, image of organizational jewel in blue with gold stars, and organizational headquarters in blue. Dimensions4.125 x 5.125 in. (10.5 x 13 cm)
InscriptionsBody has blue text "TANCRED COMMANDERY / NO. [image of crown and gold cross superimposed] 48 / K.T. / PITTSBURGH. PA. / 1898" and "COURT HOUSE / [image of building] / HEADQUARTERS / 1898".
MarksBrown paint maker's stamp on base: "MADE BY / THE / AMERICAN CHINA CO. / TORONTO, OHIO".
Historical NotesA loving cup from the Tancred Commandery No. 48, a Pittsburgh Knights Templar branch to which John Britton Remley (1844-1914), a Pittsburgh businessman and Civil War veteran, belonged. Part of a collection that documents Mr. Remley's business, social, and fraternal activities. Married twice with several children, John Britton Remley was at one time involved in the shoe industry and was also a grocer. In addition to his businesses, he was a member of the Young Men's Republican Club of Pittsburgh.

Previous owner John Britton Remley (1844 - 1914)

Related institution Grand Army of the Republic

Related institution Knights Templar

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