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Teapot with lid

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-15993

Description

Teapot with lid part of a children's set of dishes. Fluted bulbous oval body, scrolled spout with chip, and flared collar. Ear-shaped handle. Black transfer-printed scene of a young woman wearing an Empire-style dress with a goat on a leash. Castle in background. Looping chain border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
covers (closures)
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Children's food service tools and equipment
Woman
Goat
Castle
Gothic Border
Teapot

Inscription

"201" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

1944.313IJ

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Lucy Merriam Brigham

Accession Number

1944.313.9AB

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