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Quart Mug

Thomas Danforth, III

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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