Maker
Simeon Soumain (American, baptized England, 1685–c. 1750)American, baptized England, 1685–c. 1750
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Tea Caddy
Datec. 1728–1733
Made inNew York , New York, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions5 3/16 × 3 5/16 × 2 1/2 in. (13.2 × 8.4 × 6.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.62.38.A,.B
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
106 Cameron Gallery
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Exhibition History"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, July 7, 2012–January 2, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on base: Is[s superscript]M [John and Marian Scott]
Engraved on side: the Scott crest and motto TACE AUT FACE
Engraved on reverse side: the Scott arms, crest, and John Morin Scott Esq. [added later]
Engraved on base: John Scott and Marian Morin / Married about 1728 [added later]
Engraved on shoulder: Green Tea
Engraved on side: the Scott crest and motto TACE AUT FACE
Engraved on reverse side: the Scott arms, crest, and John Morin Scott Esq. [added later]
Engraved on base: John Scott and Marian Morin / Married about 1728 [added later]
Engraved on shoulder: Green Tea
On base: mark of Simeon Soumain [Buhler and Hood 1970, vol. II, p. 285, nos. 602–10]
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Graphite with white chalk and scratching out on wove paper
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