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Description
A McArthur Public Library commemorative tea cup, probably to celebrate Biddeford's 50th anniversary as a city. Cups, plates, and possibly more commemorative items were produced and sold by the Tom L. Evans Department Store on Main Street. The china pieces were produced by Wheelock in Germany, and are a fine white china with brown printing and gold accents.
About This Item
- Title: McArthur Public Library commemorative tea cup, Biddeford, ca. 1905
- Creator: Tom L. Evans & Company Department Store
- Creation Date: circa 1905
- Subject Date: circa 1905
- Location: Biddeford, York County, ME
- Media: China
- Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm
- Local Code: 2006.28
- Collection: Special Collections
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Stores & shops--Maine--Biddeford
- Keepsakes--Maine--Biddeford
- Souvenirs (Keepsakes)--Maine--Biddeford
- teacups--Maine--Biddeford
- City & town halls--Maine--Biddeford
- Biddeford (Me.)--Commemoration
- Porcelain--Maine--Biddeford
- Drinking cups--Maine--Biddeford
- Anniversaries--Maine--Biddeford
- Libraries--Maine--Biddeford
- McArthur Public Library (Biddeford, Me.)
- Souvenir china--Maine--Biddeford
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McArthur Public LibraryPO Box 346, Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 284-4181
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