Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Luce Center
Coffeepot and lid
Object name
Coffeepot and lid
Date
ca. 1795
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 8 3/4 x 6 x 5 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 15.2 x 14 cm )
Description
Bulbous porcelain coffee pot with reeded entwined handle and c-shaped spout; domed porcelain lid with berry finial; both forms have a border consisting of blue enamelled dots between blue and gilt bands; enamelled ornament also includes pseudo arms of New York State; figures of liberty and justice flanking shield with scrolled border surmounted by an eagle.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1952.111ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
