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Object ID 2006.0008.252
Accession# 2006.0008
Object Name Caddy
Description A metal tea caddy with a lid and inner cap to retain freshness. It is decorated with black lacquer and chinois gilt and red-orange cherry blossom designs. From the Bess Brown Hunker collection.
Search Terms G.A.R. Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Civil War
Tea
Tea caddies
Containers
Collection Robert L. Hunker G.A.R. Collection
People Hunker, Robert L.
Hunker, Bess
Subjects Tea
Containers
Caddies
Catalog date 08/09/2006
Catalog type History
Collector Robert L. Hunker
Count 1
Credit line Robert L. Hunker
Dimensions H-7.875 Dia-4.25 inches
Home Location G.A.R. Hall Museum
Material Metal
Provenance The tea caddy belonged to Bess Brown Hunker, the mother of Robert L. Hunker. It was used by her and her family for bulk tea.
Recfrom Hunker G.A.R. Collection
Site G.A.R. Hall Museum
Site # 31
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