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Decorative Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800

GUSN

GUSN-42840

Description

Opaque white glass decorative mug, with polychrome hand-painted design of eagle with wings spread surrounded by laurel wreath and the word "Liberty" in gilt. Fifteen eight-pointed gilt stars around the wreath. Gilt band on rim. "Bristol glass."

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
glass (material)
Bristol glaze
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"Liberty" (painted above eagle)

Additional Identification Number

60.1923

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 x 5 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

In memory of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harrington

Accession Number

1943.276

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