Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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Tea ball
Object Number:
1956.171.14ab[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 1 7/8 in. × 2 in. (4.8 × 5.1 cm)
Overall (b): 3/4 in. × 2 in. (1.9 × 5.1 cm)
Description:
Metal acorn shaped tea ball; top and base threaded to screw together; round perforated top and base; chain with a hook attached to top for hanging in a tea pot.
Gallery Label:
This tea ball belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
