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Cup, USS Houston, #2013-125-002

<p>A close up of the maker’s mark located on the base of a white cup. It has a large L with “Sterling China Company” across the L. Below the large L is the words “Vitrified East Liverpool”.</p>
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Title: Cup's Marker's Mark, USS Houston, #2013-125-002
Caption: Close up of maker's mark on the white cup from a WWII era ship, USS Houston
Description: This particular “Sterling China Company/Vitrified East Liverpool” maker’s mark notes that the Sterling China Company in Wellsville, Ohio made this cup. This company began circa 1917 to 2006.
Accession #: 2013-125-002
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