Tea Canister

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About this item

Hannah Learned Giles of New Salem, Massacusetts, owned this tea canister. Orlando Ware probably sold similar ones in his Deerfield, Massachusetts store.  In 1803, he charged 2 shillings and 6 pence for a 16 ounce canister.

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Details

Item typeHousehold Objects
Container
Food Storage Equipment
Date1820–1840
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicFood, Cooking, Beverage, Alcohol
Home Life, Household Items, Furniture
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialMetal
Dimension detailsHeight: 6.00 in Diameter: 4.50 in
Catalog #1905.16.01
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Tea Canister. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1905-16-01/. Accessed on December 8, 2024.

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