Collection Highlights
Kerchief
ca. 1848
1941.103
Cotton
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
miniature teapot
Title
miniature teapot
Object name
Miniature teapot
Date
1800-1820
Medium
Pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 6 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description
Urn-shaped pewter teapot with fluting and cast bell flower decoration; scrolled dragon handle; dragon and acanthus leaf spout.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1926.23
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this is part of a child's tea service set; this set could have been patinated originally which might explain blue color.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
