Roswell Gleason
Coffeepot or Teapot

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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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
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.
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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