Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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miniature coffee pot
Object Number:
1926.22
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 1/2 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Urn-shaped pewter teapot with fluting and cast bell flower decoration; scrolled dragon handle; dragon and acanthus leaf spout.
Gallery Label:
According to Donald Fennimore, this minature teapot was intended for a child; it could have been patinated originally, which might explain the blue color.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
