Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood
brass
other

Dimensions

Overall: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 10.8 x 16.5 x 12.1 cm )

Creation Date

1850 – 1899

Description

Rectangular wooden tea caddy with flat, hinged lid decorated with inlaid brass border and inscription at center, and diamond-shaped plate; interior divided into two compartments, all covered in metal foil, with wooden panels covered in foil at bottom with metal knobs at center, and two wooden lids with one side covered in foil atop each compartment, balanced on dividers, with brass pulls.

Provenance

Gift of Mrs. Constance Schermerhorn Skillin

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.217a-e