TEA TALKS: The Tea Things of Thomas Jefferson & George Washington Tea Party Ships the Museum of Fine Arts

the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Please note: This prerecorded webinar was originally broadcast on Wednesday November 4

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the processing steps for each tea family

Nestled among the Dartmouth’s cargo of East India Company tea was a crate of another kind

TEA TALKS: The Tea Things of Thomas Jefferson & George Washington Tea Party Ships the Museum of Fine ArtsTea was the polite social beverage of 18th century. Owning the expensive commodity was a mark of status and drinking it came with expected customs, manners, and specific equipment. From pots to cups, to mote spoons and more, these items were as practical as they were beautiful, and often became treasured items and family heirlooms. Join Tea Master Bruce Richardson and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for this one hour presentation as they share