Coffee pot c. 1755 - 1760

Curator: This piece, a porcelain coffee pot, was manufactured by the Höchst Porcelain Manufactory. Editor: It strikes me as so delicate, almost feminine, in its gentle curves and floral decorations. Curator: Precisely. Items like these, though seemingly innocuous, speak volumes about social hierarchies and gendered spaces of consumption. Who had access to coffee, and who served it? Editor: The floral patterns are so interesting. It makes me wonder about the symbolism and how it relates to the role of women in the era it was created. Did these objects reinforce or challenge gendered norms? Curator: A fascinating point. Think about the cultural capital embedded in owning such a refined object. It’s not just a coffee pot; it’s a statement. Editor: Contemplating such delicate objects is so important to understanding socio-political context of their time, wouldn't you agree? Curator: Absolutely. It all comes down to recognizing how objects participate in the construction of identities, social status, and power relations.