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Tea canister

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Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-20505

Description

Tin cylindrical tea canister, painted green. Slightly domed top w/ circular removable cap. A= Canister B= Lid

Details

Descriptive Terms

canisters
tea caddies (containers)
cookware
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
Tin
Painted
CANISTER, FOOD-STORAGE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 (H), 6.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3669AB

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