Caddy

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Caddy

Entry/Object ID

VC.64.96 a-b

Description

Tea caddy, round drum-shaped body with slightly molded shoulder developing into short neck; domed cover with floriate finial; transfer-printed with Dutch coat-of-arms of woman leaning on book standing upright on elaborate table; she holds a staff topped by hat; in background crowned lion carries sword in one paw and a group of arrows in the other; banner bears the words "Voor Vryheid en Vaderland."

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1780

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

3080

VC.64.96 A-B

VC.64.96

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Bottom diameter

Height

5 in

Diameter

3-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 3 3/8 in. (12.7 x 8.6 cm)

Material

Creamware, Earthenware (cream-colored)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Chipped on bottom edge (underside); small chips around edge of cover; cover possibly a replacement.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Possibly decorated for Dutch market.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 07B