Teapot
- Object Name:
- Teapot
- Object ID:
- 1973.069.01 a-b
- Place of Origin:
- England
- Date:
- circa 1850
- Description:
- Teapot, with removable cover. Porcelain. Round faceted pot with "S" shaped spout with built in strainer, faceted flaring rim, faceted pedestal base and "D" shaped handle. Cover is bell shaped with faceted rim and floral finial. Pot decoration includes two hand painted green flowers with yellow centers surrounded with purple and green vines. Small purple and green sprigs scattered throughout the pot and lid exterior. Green dots and herringbone pattern on spout; rim of spout also painted green. Handle and finial decorated with hand painted green lines.
Object Register:
A.) Teapot
B.) Lid - Material:
- Ceramic
Porcelain - Dimensions:
- H-7.9 W-10.3 Dia-6.3 inches
- Provenance:
- The tea set originally belonged to the Moses W. Pillsbury family of Warren, NH. It was given to their daughter, Clara E. (Pillsbury) Perkins (Mrs. Manus) (1854-1947) of Woodsville. The set was acquired from Mrs. Perkins by the donor and given to the New Hampshire Historical Society in memory of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Stevens of Woodsville.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Winnifred M. Moran, in Memory of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Stevens
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