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Seven-piece Tea Set

Seven-piece Tea Set

Public Domain

MakerAmerican, partnership active 1868–1869
RetailerNew York, active 1867–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Seven-piece Tea Set
Datec. 1869
Made inNew York , New York, United States
MediumSilver
DimensionsVarious dimensions
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object numberB.2004.11.1-.7
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
Exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis tea and coffee service was created in the colonial revival style. The term “colonial” is something of a misnomer since the designs not only embrace the styles popular in the colonial period, but those that followed, including the Grecian. At one time it was believed that this idiom was in response to Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition of 1876; however, it is now recognized to have been introduced earlier. Scholars have questioned if this was a “revival” or “survival,” and indeed some objects were made as authentic copies.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed: "May 27th / 1869" and "SA"
Stamped underside of each: "FORD & TUPPER" and "925 STERLING"

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