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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1800-1833

GUSN

GUSN-7771

Description

Cylindrical with applied bottom, folded edge at top and applied strap handle with folded edges. Painted red with gold and black decoration. Feather motif along bottom; swags and gadrooms along top edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
feather (material)
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
feather (material)
gadrooning
swags
Tin
Painted
Feather
Swag
Gadroon
MUG

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.75 x 5.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.710

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