Quart Mug by Thomas Danforth, III. The image shows a large, cylindrical metal mug. The mug is made of a dark-colored metal, likely pewter or tin. The mug's body is tall and straight, with a slight lip around the top edge. A handle is attached to one side, curving downward and ending in a scroll-like shape. The handle is thicker at the top where it meets the mug and tapers down to a thinner end. The mug has a small rectangular marking on the front, near the top. The background of the image is light gray, with the mug casting a subtle shadow on the surface below it. The overall appearance of the mug suggests it is an antique or vintage item.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1777–1818
- Medium:
- Pewter
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 499 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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