Salada Tea Doors - Boston, MA
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The Salada Tea Doors, commissioned by the Salada Tea's founder, Peter Larkin, were sculpted by Henry Wilson and cast by the Gorham Company.
Waymark Code: WMVQBH
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2017
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In Boston's Back Bay neighborhood is this impressive set of doors, with a historical marker identifying them as the Salada Tea Doors.
The doors are along the south side of Stuart Street, near the intersection with Berkeley Street.
The sign is a bronze plaque and has the following text:
"Salada Tea Doors
English sculptor Henry Wilson was commissioned to design these doors by Salada Tea's founder Peter Larkin.
Cast by the Gorham Company in 1926, the bronze panels depict the 1920's Ceylon tea industry from planting through harvest and export. Figures representing Indian deities frame the bronze panels. The bronze doors were awarded with the highly distinguished silver medal at the Paris Salon of 1927.
The marble surrounding the doors consists of reliefs executed by French sculptor M. Caesar Caira and show Demeter, Triptolemus and Persephone; Greek gods associated with agriculture and harvest. Projecting elephant heads form the capitals of the pilasters and profiles of elephants form the frieze above the doors. Salada Tea Company moved its headquarters from the building and Liberty Mutual owns the building today."
The doors are definitely impressive to view in person and appear to be in good condition.
Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below)
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Corporate (possibly Liberty Mutual)
County: Suffolk
City/Town Name: Boston
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Year Placed: Not listed
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