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Mug and Case

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1872

GUSN

GUSN-56474

Description

A: mug: Round with slightly flared foot; squarish C-curve handle. Interior is gold-washed. B: case: small, blue satin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
aluminum (metal)
bright cutting
gadrooning
wash technique
gold (color)
silver (metal)
Aesthetic Movement
Mug
Mug

Inscription

Mug engraved on side: Ella Newton Rhoades/September 3rd 1873 Mug struck on bottom: [lion] [anchor] G/STERLING/286/E

Additional Identification Number

1944.195A A

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Providence, RI, USA

Dimensions

3 1/2 x 4 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ella Newton Rhoades

Accession Number

1944.195AB

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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