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Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1850

GUSN

GUSN-56493

Description

Octagonal body with scroll handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
aluminum (metal)
casting (process)
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
silver (metal)
acanthus (motif)
diaper patterns
diaper (textile material)
scrolls (motifs)
Aluminum
Silver
Slip Cast
Scroll
Acanthus
Diaper
MUG

Inscription

Engraved on side: June Aiken Wood/June 26th 1846 Struck on bottom: TENNEY/251 B.WAY

Maker

Tenney, William I., 1828-1850 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

New York, NY, USA

Dimensions

3.75 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1930.135

Places

New York state (United States)

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