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Mug

Object Details

Description
Lidless tapered cylindrical tankard or mug engraved in script on front "The Gift of Jeremiah Powell Esq\r to the / First Church in North Yarmouth". Applied molded bands at slightly flared rim and base; flat bottom set in. Hollow S- and C-curve handle, square in section, with small upturned thumbrest above a concave indent at top face of handle. Centerpoint on bottom underside. No marks. One of six, DL*60.3902A-F.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1784
Credit Line
Gift of Colonel William E. Shipp
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 in x 5 7/8 in x 3 3/4 in; 12.7 cm x 14.9225 cm x 9.525 cm
Object Name
mug
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