Samovar, circa 1910
Item
Identifier: B187.01.0001.00001
Abstract
A samovar is a Russian urn with a spigot at its base used to boil water for tea. Originally belonged to the Kagan family.
Dates
- circa 1910
Rights and Usage Statement
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Extent
1 Items (samovar)
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection contains household goods, scrapbooks, photographs, art, correspondence, papers, "writers" from World War II and documents related to Kagan Family. Includes a drawing of Mary Reed Library by Alexander Kagan from 1948.The household goods include a samovar and coffee pot. The art includes drawings and sketches done by Alexander Kagan. Correspondence includes postcards sent to Anna Kagan.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good Metal
Provenance
Originally belonged to the Kagan family.
General
Title supplied by archivist. ||Five pieces of the samovar are wrapped and labeled separately in the box.
Creator
- From the Collection: Kagan, Alexander, 1906-1994 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository