Skip to main content

Link to Smithsonian homepage

Smithsonian Music

Main menu

  • Calendar
  • Listen
  • Learn
    • Ask Smithsonian
    • Collections Spotlights
    • Music Stories
  • Watch
  • Blog

Mug

Object Details

Description
Plain, tulip-shape mug with flared, incised rim on a flattened circular base; quart size. Hollow, D-section, tapered S-scroll handle with pointed-tongue thumbrest and bud terminal; no strut. Seam visible above low belly on body. No marks.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1750 - 1775
Physical Description
pewter (overall material)
Measurements
mug: 5 7/8 in x 6 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in; 14.9225 cm x 16.51 cm x 12.065 cm
rim diameter: 4 7/16 in; 11.27125 cm
base diameter: 4 7/8 in; 12.3825 cm
Object Name
mug
There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.
View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Link to Smithsonian homepage

  • About
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
Back to Top