Teapot

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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

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

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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