I had always read that cup plates were used to put the teacup in so that slopped tea wouldn't stain linens or damage wooden tabletops. I recently read "a Victorian lady ...is sipping her tea from a cup plate of that era."
Carter, Tina M.
1995 Teapots the Collector's guide to Selecting, Identifying, and Displaying New and Vintage Teapots. Running Press, Philadelphia.
Ever heard that yourself?
Thanks,
Susan
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