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Giant Tea Kettle At Scollay Square |
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A view of the giant tea kettle at Scollay Square. The "sign" was originally placed in front of the old Oriental Tea Company store in 1873. In 1875, a huge publicity stunt took place. More than 10,000 spectators filled Scollay Square and submitted guesses of the capacity of the tea pot. Eight small boys and a tall man climbed out of the kettle to begin the famous contest. Bucket after bucket was carefully measured and poured into the kettle until its capacity was determined.... |
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