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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 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (14 × 19.7 × 9.5 cm); Overall (box, confirmed): 5 3/4 × 5 1/4 × 4 in. (14.6 × 13.3 × 10.2 cm)
Accession: 1974.28.79a, b
Credit line: Bequest of Irwin Untermyer, 1973
Culture: British

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