2017.168.010
Cup, Demitasse
One demitasse cup and saucer from the dining room of the passenger steamship, SS Manitou, of the Manitou Steamship Company. Both pieces are made of white glazed china. The cup is cylindrical in shape with sides that taper slightly to form a narrow, rounded bottom. It has a plain rim and a plain handle. The decorative red logo of the "Manitou Steamship Company, Chicago," is stamped on the front side. The saucer has a plain, slightly curved rim with a rounded outer edge. The company logo is stamped on the rim to match the cup. Both pieces are stamped on the underside with a small bird head logo and black text that reads "U.P.W." Additional red text reads "Burley & Company, Chicago," and "Hotel Department."
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