Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teapot with cover
Object Number:
INV.13347ab
Date:
1840-1875
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 5 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 13.7 x 14.6 x 9.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: in black on base: lion and unicorn around medallion "HOMI SOIT QUI M& L-Y- DENSE"
printed: on ribbon: "D(illeg)-MON -DROIT"; "IRONSTONE CHINA/ M.P. CO."
Description:
Molded bulbous whiteware teapot decorated with printed polychrome decal of floral sprig (pink rose with lots of foliage) and gold rim and bands around neck, lid and finial and down handle.
Gallery Label:
This teapot is a part of a child's tea service set; there are 16 pieces excluding the lids.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
