Collection Highlights
Study of Four Tree Trunks (Three Birches)
ca. 1855
1918.325
Graphite with scratching out on beige paper
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Luce Center
Child's mug
Object name
Child's mug
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 8.6 x 6.7 x 9.2 cm )
Description
Seamed silver mug; circular body with straight sides, tapering from the applied, die-rolled foliate baseband to the applied, die-rolled rim; five repouss
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot
Object Number
1941.1002
Marks
Inscriptions: engraved at front center: "J G B" in bright-cut script
Marks: stamped on base: "E" between two shamrocks (or tied ribbons)
Provenance
This cup belonged to a member of the Brown family. Mug donated by Adelaide Milton De Groot, part of large donation. Mug believed to have belonged to unknown member of Brown family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.