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The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2013.207.0 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Coffeepot
The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2013.207.0 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Coffeepot

MakerAttributed to Oliver Filley American, 1781 - 1846
PainterDecoration attributed to Edward Francis American, 1800 - 1826
Date1820-1825
MediumTinplated sheet iron, brass, asphaltum, paint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width at spout x diameter at bottom ): 9 3/4 x 9 1/4 x 6 5/16in. (24.8 x 23.5 x 16cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionCrooked-spout painted tinware coffeepot, asphaltum base coat with red and green-yellow painted floral decoration. Hinged lid has brass pull.
Object number2013.207.0
NotesMedium Note: Asphaltum is a refined petroleum product that when applied to shiny tinware takes on a brownish hue. Bright paint decoration is normally applied over this bottom coat. (Malley 9/10/2013)
Subject Terms
    On View
    On view
    Museum purchase, 1986.176.0.1 Photograph by Gavin Ashworth. © 2014 The Connecticut Historical…
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    Frances Felton
    1950-1970
    Museum purchase, 1965.86.1 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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    Hiram Yale & Co.
    1824-1835
    Image Not Available for Tall Case Clock
    Tall Case Clock
    Reverend Thomas Robbins
    1814
    Gift of George W. Cheney, Jr., 1974.6.2 © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Coffee Mill
    Landers, Frary, and Clark
    after 1905
    Coffeepot
    Coffeepot
    John Munson
    1846-1852
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2006.47.0a-e, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Doma…
    The Hartford Tire Repair Kit
    The Hartford Rubber Works Co.
    patented 1895
    Gift of William C. Ruot, 1994.128.1 Photograph by Gavin Ashworth. © 2011 The Connecticut Hist…
    Corpse Preserver
    Disbrow & Van Cleve
    1876-1879
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2010.295.1 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Measuring Cup
    Oliver Filley
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2010.295.2 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Shaker
    Oliver Filley
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2010.295.3 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Shaker
    Oliver Filley
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2010.295.4 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Tumbler
    Oliver Filley
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2010.295.5 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Tumbler
    Oliver Filley
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