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Teapot

Teapot

Public Domain

Teapot
Maker
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Teapot
  • the "Capital at Washington" pattern
Datec. 1830–1840
Probable placeEngland
MediumLead-glazed earthenware with transfer print
Dimensions6 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 4 13/16 in. (15.9 × 26.7 × 12.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Jas A. Gundry
Object numberB.2013.23.A,.B
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThe image on this teapot is of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. As soon as the architect Charles Bulfinch’s dome was raised, numerous engravings and color lithographs were printed. Objects as diverse as Staffordshire pottery, jacquard coverlets, embroidered pictures, and candelabra were created using these prints.
ProvenanceJas A. Gundry, Houston; given to MFAH, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
On both sides under image: CAPITOL AT WASHINGTON
Sticker on bottom: The Fleischers Collection / AH 48-5

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