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Donner Lake From the Summit
1873
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Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: Albert Bierstadt

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Mug

Mug
Object name 
Mug
Date 
1867 - 1898
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Medium 
Silver plate
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 3/8 x 2 7/8 x 4 in. ( 8.6 x 7.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description 
Cast and seamed electroplated silver mug; cylindrical body on a circular footring with a band of beading; engraved zig-zag band with foliate motifs around the rim; plain loop handle with oval joints; gilt interior; maker's mark on base.
Object Number 
INV.14066
Marks 
stamped: on base in a circle: "QUADRUPLE PLATE/ MERIDEN, CONN./ WILCOX SILVER PLATE Co." around two crossed hammers all over " 1397"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.