Object Image

Tea caddy (462)

Unknown Artist

Mahogany tea caddy; lid with roman ogee edge profile; brass handle and a lock escutcheon fixed in place with three nails; three letter stamp inside lid.

Provenance Narrative
According to the donor, the caddy formerly belonged to Rev. Blanchard Hutchinson, whose ancestors supposedly brought it from England. Dating from "May Flower."

Place Made
England

Signatures/Marks
T.C.S.
(stamped inside lid)

1755-1790

Wood, brass

5.0 x 5.0 x 9.1 in

462

Image and text: DAR Museum, 2025

Where you'll find this

DAR Museum
DAR Museum

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