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Tea Caddy

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

1850–57

Artist:

Vincent Laforme (American, born Germany, 1823-1893)
and Francis J. Laforme (American, born Germany, 1827–1895)
Retailed by Lincoln & Foss (American, c. 1820–1857)
Boston

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Americas

Artist

Lincoln & Foss (Retailer)

Title

Tea Caddy

Place

Boston (Object made in)

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c. 1850–1857

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

14 × 13.3 × 10 cm (5 1/2 × 5 1/4 × 4 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Susan Bennett in memory of Charles C. Bjorseth; purchased with funds provided by Jamee J. and Marshall Field

Reference Number

1985.520

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