Roswell Gleason
Coffeepot or Teapot

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MakerAttributed to Roswell GleasonAmerican, 1799–1887, active 1822–1871

CultureAmerican

Titles

Coffeepot or Teapot

Datec. 1830–1870

Made inDorchester, Massachusetts, United States

MediumPewter (britannia metal), unidentified wood

Dimensions12 1/4 × 10 in. (31.1 × 25.4 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the estate of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.75.70

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThe Houston Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta founded the Theta Charity Antiques Show in 1952. Naturally, Miss Ima Hogg was an early and enthusiastic supporter of the show. The Thetas responded by dedicating the 1969 show in her honor. An inscription on this coffeepot commemorates the event. The Thetas also then established a tradition of generous annual giving to support new museum acquisitions.
Provenance[Lorena B. Aders, Cincinnati, Ohio]; purchased by [Tony Gerhardt, Houston]; purchased by Theta Charity Antiques Show, 1969; presented to Miss Ima Hogg, 1969; Estate of Miss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1975.
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Inscribed on the front: In Honor of / Miss Ima Hogg / The Theta Charity Antique Show / of 1969 / is affectionately dedicated / September 24, 1969

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