“Penny Woodens” Tea Set 1913 - 1917

This whimsical “Penny Woodens” Tea Set, created by S. Fielding and Company between 1913 and 1917, features charming, stylized figures dancing around trees. The set, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a delightful example of early 20th-century decorative arts, showcasing a playful use of color and pattern on its porcelain surface. The set's delicate size and whimsical design suggest a playful, charming aesthetic that likely appealed to children during the early 20th century.