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.

Topic

African American

African diaspora

Craftsmanship

Free communities of color

Ornamentation

United States--History--1815-1861

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Created by

Peter Bentzon, American, ca. 1783 - after 1850

Credit Line

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

Medium

silver and wood

Dimensions

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

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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

Place made

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

ca. 1817-1829

Type

teapots

Object number

2010.14