Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Object number1994.015.004
Label TextLockable tea caddies like this first began to be used in England in the 1700s. Householders wished to protect this expensive commodity from theft. From a functional item, caddies became a fashionable accessory for the well-appointed home. When merchants began to sell packaged tea in the late 1800s, tea caddies fell out of use.
NameCaddy, Tea
