Harrison, Ellen - The Far Flung Tea Connection, April 8, 1992
Paper description
A well-researched paper on the subject of tea: the plant and its varieties, as a drink in China and other countries, and how the service in silver and porcelain china evolved. The author also talks about the role of tea in the Boston Tea Party, the international merchant trade in tea and porcelain and the rise of Thomas Lipton.
Dates
- Creation: April 8, 1992
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Winnetka Fortnightly records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III). Meeting minutes and members' biographies are restricted; consult Curator of Modern Manuscripts for information.
Repository Details
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