Miniature teapot

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Miniature teapot

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.636 a-b

Description

Doll's teapot, with lid: tulip-shaped body, fluted, with curved spout, tall ear-shaped handle; bluish white glaze, with underglaze decoration of sprigs of blue and purplish flowers, with green leaves, red stems; small domed lid, with leafy finial; on bottom, impressed: "23".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SP 3120

SS.62.636 A-B

SS.62.636a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

6 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 6 in. (9.5 x 15.2 cm)

Material

Earthenware (white)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Base broken off and mended (3 pieces). Glue used to mend it is discolored. Handle broken off September, 2002. Incident report in file. Crazed, stained.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.64.192 a-b - Teacup, miniature - Part of set SS.64.191 a-b - Saucer - Part of set SS.64.194 a-b - Teacup set, miniature - Part of set SS.64.195 a-b - Teacup set, miniature - Part of set SS.64.196 a-b - Sugar bowl, miniature - Part of set SS.64.197 - Cream pitcher, miniature - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Tower Bedroom, Second Floor, Not specified