Teapot
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Possibly John Andrew Brunstrom. Teapot, 18th century. Pewter, 5 7/8 x 9 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (14.9 x 25.1 x 12.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.209. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.209.jpg)
Title
Teapot
Date
18th century
Geography
Possible place made: Pennsylvania, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
5 7/8 x 9 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (14.9 x 25.1 x 12.4 cm)
Inscriptions
Affixed on underside, white rectangular sticker with "308" written and crossed out in blue ink.
Markings
Impressed on inside bottom of teapot in center, barely distinguishable round mark, could be two kissing birds (love birds) -- unidentified "love" touch.
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.209
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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