Gale, North & Dominick
Seven-piece Tea Set

Public Domain

MakerAttributed to Gale, North & Dominick (American, partnership active 1868–1869)American, partnership active 1868–1869

Retailer Ford & Tupper (New York, active 1867–1874)New York, active 1867–1874

CultureAmerican

Titles

Seven-piece Tea Set

Datec. 1869

Made inNew York , New York, United States

MediumSilver

DimensionsVarious dimensions

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, bequest of Mary Beth Baird

Object numberB.2004.11.1-.7

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Kilroy Center

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionThis tea and coffee service was created in the colonial revival style. The term “colonial” is something of a misnomer since the designs not only embrace the styles popular in the colonial period, but those that followed, including the Grecian. At one time it was believed that this idiom was in response to Philadelphia’s Centennial Exposition of 1876; however, it is now recognized to have been introduced earlier. Scholars have questioned if this was a “revival” or “survival,” and indeed some objects were made as authentic copies.
ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; Estate of Mary Beth Baird; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Inscribed: "May 27th / 1869" and "SA"

Stamped underside of each: "FORD & TUPPER" and "925 STERLING"

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