Tea Box, 1800-1840
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This early-19th-century decorative, lacquered tea chest held loose tea leaves in the two smaller metal canisters. This chest was meant for display, either in a store that catered to the needs of upper-class consumers, or in an upper-class home to show off their wealth and good taste.
This early-19th-century decorative, lacquered tea chest held loose tea leaves in the two smaller metal canisters. This chest was meant for display, either in a store that catered to the needs of upper-class consumers, or in an upper-class home to show off their wealth and good taste.
Artifact
Tea chest
Date Made
1800-1840
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1320.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Lacquer (coating)
Wood (Plant Material)
White metal
Color
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 10 in
Diameter: 7.125 in
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