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Catalog Number |
BE2009.1.24 |
Object Name |
Teacup |
Title |
Teacup |
Other Name |
Souvenir |
Description |
A white china commemorative cup of the 1914-1918 World War 1. It was made by the Sutherland Company, Registration number R 64,3369. It has a centre emblem of the Union Jack with a lion symbol at the top and crossed flags at the sides. On each side is a small shield - one on the left says "Triple Entente"; one on the right says "Allied Forces". Underneath all this are the words: "for freedom's cause". |
Year Range from |
1914 |
Dimensions |
H-7.6 W-6 Dia-7.1 Cir-21.3 cm |
History |
This mug, crafted by the Sutherland Works Co. is a commemorative piece of the First World War (1914-1918). While this mug commemorates the lives lost in WW1, it also pays homage to the allegiance of the "Triple Entente". Before the commencement of the war, three great nations came together in an alliance based on the French phrase, "Triple Entente" which was founded upon the three principles of friendship, understanding and agreement". Russia, Great Britain and France were the contributors to this alliance and their opposition, known as the Central Powers were made up of Italy, Germany and Austria-Hungary. Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica www.britannica.com |
People |
Sayers, Geoffrey Harris |