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Collection Highlights

The Truant Gamblers (Undutiful Boys)
1835
1858.23
Oil on canvas
Collector: Luman Reed

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Coffeepot

Coffeepot
Object name 
Coffeepot
Date 
1850-1880
Medium 
Pewter: britannia metal; enamel
Dimensions 
Overall: 10 1/8 x 9 3/4 x 5 in. ( 25.7 x 24.8 x 12.7 cm )
Description 
Cylindrical ceramic body ornamented with blue, green, and red floral decoration; britannia metal rim, spout, handle foot and lid (all stamped or rolled, rather than cast) decorated primarily with reeding.
Credit Line 
Gift of Charles Edel
Object Number 
1945.448ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.