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Quart mug

John Skinner (American, 1733–1813)
about 1760–90
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Pewter
Dimensions 14.92 cm (5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. George A. Marks in honor of Perry T. Rathbone
Accession Number1997.162
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsPewter

DescriptionQuart mug with tapering body, molded foot, midband high on body, and double-curved solid handle with double scrolled terminal.
Marks Marked inside bottom: stag on stippled oval background
InscriptionsEngraved: M.B. surrounded by leafy engraving
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; acquired by the donor from her father, Dr. Walter C. Howe, in 1931; on loan to the Museum since 1932; given to the Museum in 1997.