Three-Handled Cup

Accession number 46.287.6

Unique identifier MNY119975

Description Souvenir cup with baluster body, polished lower section edged with beading, satin finished upper section, three cast C-scroll handles with leaf furls, interior gilded, and raised lettering on base. This cup is a souvenir commemorating the 100th performance of "Because She Loved Him So" on March 31, 1899. Inscription: On base: MADISON SQUARE THEATRE / FRIDAY / MARCH 31st / 1899 / CHARLES FROHMAN PRESENTS / FOR THE / 100th TIME / GILLETTE'S / COMEDY / TRIUMPH / BECAUSE SHE LOVED HIM SO.

Dated 1899

Object Type tyg

Medium gilding (technique), silver (metal), silver plate

Physical dimensions H: 3 1/4 in. W: 4 in.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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