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Maker's mark attributed to Thomas Hughes, a British ceramics manufacturer (dated from 1855-1894).

Remains of Shellfish found in an American period archaeological deposit in Santa Clara, CA.

Olive oil jars found in excavation

Residents of the 671 Franklin Street property, the Bacigalupi family, highlighted in the 1900 U.S. Census report

Compilation of Sanborn maps of the 671 Franklin Street residential property from 1915 to 1950

During the mid 19th and early 20th century, Americans were very concerned with having the proper ceramic serving wares, and tea cups were an essential piece to any household’s dining sets (Fitts, 1999; Fitts, 2002; Brighton, 2011). It was considered…