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Mug

Samuel Danforth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mug made by Samuel Danforth. Dark gray metal mug with wide mouth, slightly flared base; handle on one side that curves smoothly from body, then bends sharply at bottom. Mug body has lighter and darker patches. Handle appears to have lighter and darker patches too. Mug is shown against a light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1795–1816
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
472 × 625 px
Museum record:
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