MIDNIGHT MODERN CONVERSATION Mug

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

"MIDNIGHT MODERN CONVERSATION" Mug

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.162

Description

Mug; brown saltglazed stoneware: cylindrical, with strap handle; silver cut-card mounting at lip; decorated with crudely modelled applied figures of buildings, trees, scene of stag-hunt, and at center, interior tavern scene, "Midnight Modern Conversation"; in silver band: "T.H.".

Collection

Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1734 - 1767 Date made: r. 1734 - 1767

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 in. (17.8 cm)

Dimension Description

Bottom

Diameter

4-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)

Dimension Description

Top

Diameter

4-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Material

Stoneware, silver, Salt-glaze

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

VC.59.142 - Jug - Similar item VC.59.515 - Mug - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Miscellaneous: Many such Fulham pieces exist, with scene of "Midnight Modern Conversation", based loosely upon print of same title, c.1732-33, by William Hogarth. Print shows group of drinkers at table with punchbowl. See also: VC.59.142, VC.59.161, VC.59.515.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Lean-to Chamber