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Title
Large Clay Pipe - ca 19th Century
Description
Clay pipes were smoked quite commonly up to and through World War I. They were called "T.D." pipes and most were made in Ireland.
The imprinted words read: "Boston Bean Pipe". This particular pipe seems to be made in Germany as noted on the stem of the pipe.
"Boston Bean Pipe" is an early American pipe made of white clay; dating to the early-mid 19th century. It is a very large pipe, known as a cadger or advertique. It has a spur on the base of the bowl. Both sides of the bowl have the raised design of a kettle full of beans and the words 'Boston Bean Pipe'. The Boston Bean Pipe measures 10" long, and the bowl is 3 1/2" high. This style is particular to the New England area,
The imprinted words read: "Boston Bean Pipe". This particular pipe seems to be made in Germany as noted on the stem of the pipe.
"Boston Bean Pipe" is an early American pipe made of white clay; dating to the early-mid 19th century. It is a very large pipe, known as a cadger or advertique. It has a spur on the base of the bowl. Both sides of the bowl have the raised design of a kettle full of beans and the words 'Boston Bean Pipe'. The Boston Bean Pipe measures 10" long, and the bowl is 3 1/2" high. This style is particular to the New England area,
Contributor
Thomas J. Duggan.
Identifier
1999.1173
Artifact Item Type Metadata
Materials
Clay.
Condition
Fair.
Storage
AB82
SU4-3