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Coffee pot
Edward Francis
1818-1826
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Edward Francis (Probable decorator)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Iron wire
- Paint
Museum Object Number
1965.1674
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.1674
Object Name
Coffee pot
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Edward Francis (Probable decorator)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Martin and Tucker attibute the decoration of this coffee pot to Edward Francis with designs similar to some identified as from Berlin, Connecticut (vol. 4, p. 11).
The origin of this piece may be New York according to an earlier, unidentified cataloguer.
Date
1818-1826
Materials
- Tinned sheet iron
- Iron wire
- Paint
Techniques
- Japanned
Dimensions (inches)
8.5 (H) x 9 (W) x 6.2 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
21.5 (H) x 23 (W) x 15.8 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Width measurement includes spout and handle.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Martin, Gina & Tucker, Lois. 2007 American Painted Tinware. A Guide to Its Idenfication. 4.
• Published: p. 11, figs. 1.15a,b.