Description

The silver teapot has an oval vase-shape on a spreading pedestal foot, with curved spout capped by an incised patera and wooden leaf-capped scroll handle, and hinged domed cover with acorn finial. The scripted monogram "MC" has been engraved on the side and the name "Rebecca Dawson" has been engraved along the bottom rim.

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Exhibition

Slavery and Freedom

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

ca. 1817-1829

Object number

2010.14

Created by

Peter Bentzon, American, ca. 1783 - after 1850

Topic

African American

African diaspora

Craftsmanship

Free communities of color

Ornamentation

United States--History--1815-1861

Place made

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Medium

silver and wood

Dimensions

H x W: 7 x 12 x 5 in. (17.8 x 30.5 x 12.7 cm)

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Type

teapots