MakerAttributed to
Roswell Gleason(American, 1799–1887, active 1822–1871)American, 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
Not on view
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Bayou BendObject Type
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.
Exhibition History
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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