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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1843

GUSN

GUSN-16027

Description

Eight-sided earthenware teapot with lid, scroll molded handle, pointed knop and black transfer-printed pattern "Gentlemens Cabin." Scene of three men seated at a table in a panelled room, butler enters with tray.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Men
Cabin
Gentleman's Cabin
Teapot

Inscription

"Gentlemens Cabin" (printed)

Pattern

Gentlemens Cabin

Additional Identification Number

1924.319

People and Organizations

Cunard Line, ltd.

Maker

James & Thomas Edwards (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

9 1/4 x 11 x 6 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Frances G. Curtis

Accession Number

1924.319AB

Places

Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

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