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Toleware Tin Teapot

c. 1938

Beverly Chichester

Associated Names

Beverly Chichester

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a tall, conical, dark brown teapot with a narrow spout and curved handle. The teapot is decorated with warm brown and reddish patterns. It is placed upright against a light beige background, with the spout slightly to the left and the handle on the right side. The lid is visible at the top of the teapot.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 51.4 x 34.7 cm (20 1/4 x 13 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.15301

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Beverly / Chichester

Wikidata ID

Q64537616

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