Teapot
- Object Name:
- Teapot
- Object ID:
- 1993.023 a-b
- Creator:
- Taft, J. S. & Company
Potter - Place of Origin:
- Keene, NH
- Date:
- 1879-1892
- Description:
- Teapot with lid. Semi-porcelain stoneware. Molded cylindrical body in the shape of a bundle of bamboo stalks. Slight S curve to spout which is also molded like bamboo, four holes built in strainer for spout and nearly vertical handle extends above lip of pot, small umbrella shape lid which continues the bamboo design. Majolica lead glaze in tan/brown with green leaves on body, dark green squiggles on lip and tan/brown on lid. Interior of body is white glaze with several blue dots, interior of lid is yellow glaze. Impressed on bottom "J.S. TAFT& Co. / K[EENE] / N. H.". Two paper labels on bottom. One reads "ANNE MILNE Feb 73". The other label "JSTAFT & Co KEENE, N.H. / EST.1871 Object register: a. teapot; b. lid
- Material:
- Ceramic
Stoneware - Dimensions:
- H-4.9 W-6.5 Dia-3.9 inches
- Provenance:
- This item was purchased in 1973 by Anne Milne (a trustee of the Currier Gallery), who donated it to the Currier Museum for their auction to benefit the Museum. The NHHS acquired it at the auction on May 14, 1993, conducted by Ronald Bourgeault.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Leaves
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