190 Tea Cups

This exhibit explores a beloved tradition from the Harris Family times, the art of taking tea. The exhibit also takes to opportunity to visualize our anniversary in 2024 in that exactly 190 teacups are on display. These 190 teacups and saucers are drawn in part from the Eldon House collections: some of the cups (and one early tea “bowl!”) originate from the Harris Family;  others are part of a hands-on collection and have been donated to the Museum by community members.

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron. We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home.

We acknowledge all the treaties that are specific to this area: the Two Row Wampum Belt Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy/Silver Covenant Chain; the Beaver Hunting Grounds of the Haudenosaunee NANFAN Treaty of 1701; the McKee Treaty of 1790, the London Township Treaty of 1796, the Huron Tract Treaty of 1827, with the Anishinaabeg, and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum of the Anishnaabek and Haudenosaunee.

The three Indigenous Nations that are neighbours to London are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation; Oneida Nation of the Thames; and the Munsee-Delaware Nation who all continue to live as sovereign Nations with individual and unique languages, cultures, and customs.