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Tea Caddy

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-311000

Description

Silver tea caddy with an etched laurel leaf garland. Octagonal shape. Round removable cover.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tea caddies (containers)
silver (metal)
Caddy, Food
Caddy, Tea
Caddy, Tea

Additional Identification Number

p537

Maker

Bigelow, Kennard & Co. (Boston, Mass.) (Retailer)

Dimensions

4 1/4 x 2 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.3111

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