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940967 Teapot Stamp Act Repeal d, Cockhill Pit Factory, 1766 (lead-glazed earthenware) by English School, (18th century); height: 13.2 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: Teapots such as this were made for sale to the American market soon after the 1766 repeal of the hated Stamp Act, passed by the British Parliament on March 22, 1765. The Stamp Act required American colonists to pay a tax on all printed materials--from documents to playing cards.
The reverse of this teapot reads America, Liberty Restored. ); ePeabody Essex Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23527064
© Peabody Essex Museum / Bridgeman Images
Ceramics Colony Commemoration Crisis Earthenware Flower Head Flowerhead Hand Painted Message Motif Reference Repeal Revenue Script Stamp Stylised Teapot Flowerheads Lead Glazed
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of history, the "Teapot Stamp Act Repeal d, Cockhill Pit Factory". Created by an English School in the 18th century, this lead-glazed earthenware teapot stands at a height of 13.2 cm and is now housed in the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. The significance of this teapot lies in its connection to one of America's most pivotal moments during colonial times. Crafted shortly after the repeal of the despised Stamp Act in 1766, it symbolizes a celebration of liberty regained for American colonists. The Stamp Act had imposed taxes on all printed materials within the colonies, causing widespread discontent among Americans. On closer inspection, we find that the reverse side bears an inscription that reads "America, Liberty Restored" serving as a powerful message commemorating this momentous event. Hand-painted with intricate floral motifs and stylized scrolling patterns typical of Georgian ceramics, this teapot not only represents artistic craftsmanship but also carries political undertones. As we admire this exquisite piece from our past, let us reflect on its historical context and appreciate how art can serve as a medium for expressing political sentiments. This Teapot Stamp Act Repeal d serves as both a testament to British colonial rule and an enduring symbol of American resilience and determination for freedom from oppressive taxation.
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