Teapot

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About this item

This teapot was made by Thomas Crafts of Whately, Massachusetts, who operated a pottery from 1803 until circa 1848. He used a locally sourced clay to make “redware”, so named because the grey clay turned brick-red when fired.

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Details

Item typeHousehold Objects
Food Service Equipment
Crafts, Decorative Art
CreatorThomas Crafts and Company
Datecirca 1826
PlaceWhately, Massachusetts
TopicHome Life, Household Items, Furniture
Food, Cooking, Beverage, Alcohol
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialClay
Process/FormatCeramic; Redware
Dimension detailsHeight: 7.00 in Width: 8.75 in Diameter: 6.00 in
Catalog #K.399
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Thomas Crafts and Company. Teapot. ca. 1826. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/k-399/. Accessed on December 7, 2024.

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