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Object NameMug

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1790-1810

Techniqueblown, enameled

SizeOverall H: 12.2 cm, D: 9 cm, L: 12 cm

Accession Number93.3.42

Credit LineGift of Fred Hoyt

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

possibly Bohemia; possibly England

Physical DescriptionFiery opalescent non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Barrel shape with American eagle enameled on front having feathers in two shades of brown and upraised wings; holding in his beak a wreath of green leaves and in his claws another leaf with seven stars at right and eight stars at left and "Liberty" in wreath in eagle's beak, gilt rim and applied ear-shaped handle, rough pontil mark on base.
Fiery opalescent non-lead glass; blown, enameled. Barrel shape with American eagle enameled on front having feathers in two shades of brown and upraised wings; holding in his beak a wreath of green leaves and in his claws another leaf with seven stars at right and eight stars at left and "Liberty" in wreath in eagle's beak, gilt rim and applied ear-shaped handle, rough pontil mark on base.

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