Cup & saucer, "A present from Sanquhar"

Tourism or 'Excursionism' began to gain popularity during the nineteenth century.  Many small items such as this cup and saucer, were decorated with the names of towns and sold as souvenirs of a visit.
Object no :
SQDM009n
Collection :
Souvenirs
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
(cup) diameter 63mm, height 64mm; (saucer) diameter 140mm
Materials :
clay, china
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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