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Teakettle, Burner, and Stand

Ball, Tompkins and Black

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a teakettle on a burner and stand. The teakettle has a spout on the left side and a handle with grips at the top. The handle curves up and connects to the top of the lid. A bird sits on top of the lid. The teakettle sits on a burner with three legs. The teakettle, burner and stand are made of metal and ornately decorated with an etched floral design. The background of the photograph is light gray. The teakettle, burner and stand are centered in the photo.

Artwork details

Date:
1848–51
Medium:
Silver and ivory
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
505 × 625 px
Museum record:
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