Tea Caddy, 1740-1770
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Tea caddies were an essential part of an 18th-century tea service--as important as the cups, saucers, teapot, and other tableware. Caddies held and preserved loose tea leaves. The set's decorative designs usually matched other pieces to show the owner's good taste.
Tea caddies were an essential part of an 18th-century tea service--as important as the cups, saucers, teapot, and other tableware. Caddies held and preserved loose tea leaves. The set's decorative designs usually matched other pieces to show the owner's good taste.
Artifact
Tea caddy (Container)
Date Made
1740-1770
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
65.127.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Earthenware
Tin glaze
Enamel (Fused coating)
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 2.375 in
Length: 3.25 in
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