Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

iron
other

Dimensions

Overall: 7 x 5 x 3 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm )

Creation Date

1820 – 1880

Description

Tinned sheet iron (toleware) oval tea caddy with circular opening and lid at top; painted decoration below shoulders of red and green leaves and yellow swags; yellow bellflowers painted above base.

Marks/Inscription

printed: tag inside tea caddy: "NADELMAN COLLECTION" and "50"

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

Z.2725ab