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Tea caddy (one of a pair), early 19th century, Pine base, cover; paper, silk
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Tea caddy (one of a pair)

Maker unknown · early 19th century

Medium
Pine base, cover; paper, silk
Dimensions
Overall (caddy, confirmed): 5 5/8 × 7 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (14.3 × 19.7 × 9.5 cm); Overall (box, confirmed): 6 × 8 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (15.2 × 21.6 × 11.4 cm)
Accession
1974.28.78a–c
Credit line
Bequest of Irwin Untermyer, 1973
Culture
British
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