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Kettle (Pot)
1782-1820
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Possibly Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
Museum Object Number
2014.0038
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds drawn from the Jefferson and Anne Miller Fund
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Object Number
2014.0038
Object Name
Kettle (Pot)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Possibly Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
A small group of similar kettles or pots were made in New England, possibly Connecticut. For comparison, see John Tyler, Early American Cast Iron Holloware 1645-1900, p. 82.
Date
1782-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Exterior, 16 separate low relief ornaments
Inscription: "E C" in relief, combined within a circular surround (5 times) or Federal eagle motif (11 times)
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Eagle
- Great Seal of US
- American eagle
Materials
- Iron
Techniques
- Cast
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
3.75 (H) x 5 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.525 (H) x 12.7 (Diam)