Brass tea kettle and stand from the Capt. Fred. J. Hunt family, C. 1900

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Brass tea kettle and stand from the Capt. Fred. J. Hunt family, C. 1900

Entry/Object ID

1993.16.5

Description

Acc. No. 93.16.5 Subject Category: Household, utilitarian Date or Period: C. late 19th century or early 1900's Object: Tea kettle & stand Description: Brass tea kettle, bail handle with ebonized wooden grip, with detachable lid with ebonized wooden finial. Matching stand, brass, with tripod legs mounted on a circular platform. Matching removable brass fuel reservoir. American made. Size: H-11 1/2 inches. History of Object: Tea kettle from the Capt. Fred J. Hunt family, long time residents of 1816 Lafayette Street. Acquired from: Marjorie Hunt Date: 7-24-1993