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Tea Caddy

Date1753
Maker Phillips Garden English
Label TextTea caddies were containers used at the tea table for dried tea leaves. Rococo in spirit, this tea caddy is characterized by lavish asymmetrical designs and broken scroll and shell motifs.
Object number90.59
Published ReferencesEmerson, Julie. "Coffee, Tea and Chocolate Wares in the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1991, illus. p. 8, no. 18, p. 30
Credit LinePurchased in memory of Julia Lee Knudsen with funds from the Mary Arrington Small Estate Acquisition Fund
Dimensions3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. (9.84 x 6.35 cm) Overall h.: 5 1/2 in.
MediumSterling silver
Photo: jerrydavisphoto.com
John Marshall
2008-09
Object number: 2009.37.1 - 5
Photo: Paul Macapia
John Marshall
1987
Object number: 2010.35.1 - 5
Tea Urn
ca. 1779
Object number: 86.36
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
John Marshall
ca. 1976
Object number: 2011.24.4
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
John Marshall
ca. 1976
Object number: 2011.24.5
Teapot
ca. 1740
Object number: 84.18
Sauce Boat
1750-60
Object number: 84.19
Coffeepot
1759 - 60
Object number: 87.2
1715
Object number: 89.192
Footed Salver
1741-1742
Object number: 90.60
Hot Water Kettle, Stand and Lamp
1739
Object number: 85.62