Wheildon-Wedgwood type majolica; small, globular, overall pineapple decoration in yellow and green lead glazes; crabstalk handle and organic spout and knop;
teapots
glazing (coating)
molding (forming)
ceramic (material)
Creamware
Molded
Majolica
TEAPOT
1) Letter in teapot dated June 2, 1940, from Mrs. Sears to Mrs. Little discussing teapot and other items for sale (see accession file). 2) Note on Little stationary, typed, with information about England's Ferrybridge Pottery (see accession file). 3) Label note: ""PINEAPPLE--Whieldon-Wedgwood type ca.1760-65"" (NFL). 4) Two paper labels on bottom underside of teapot: ""E.E.Sears"", and ""LITTLE"".
Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),
1991.178A,B
Unknown
4 1/2 x 6 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little
1991.178AB
England (United Kingdom) [country]
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