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Teapot

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-35789

Description

Child-sized whiteware teapot squat-shaped with rectangular knop, scrolled spout and tall, pointy, scrolled handle with brown transfer-printed scene of two figures on a boat approaching a pavilion with trees, flowers, and building in the distance, scrollwork and flower spray border around the lid and rim of teapot. Part of a fifteen piece tea set.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teapots
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
floral patterns
Vessel, Drink Serving
Teapot
Children's food service tools and equipment
Transfer Printed
Teapot

Label

Tea set used in exhibition "Yankee Remix" at Mass Mus of Contemporary Art, May 2003-April 2004.

Additional Identification Number

1933.699AB

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/2 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1933.699.1AB

Related Items

Title Sugar bowl Accession Number 1933.699.2
Title Cream Pitcher Accession Number 1933.699.3
Title Tea bowl Accession Number 1933.699.4
Title Tea bowl Accession Number 1933.699.5

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