Mug

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Mug

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.515

Description

Mug, large: Brown saltglazed stoneware; cylindrical, with bronze cut-card mounting at lip, strap handle; applied decoration of trees, hunt scene with mounted huntsmen, hounds, etc.; at center, well modelled applied scene of interior of tavern ("Midnight Modern Conversation").

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

10 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Material

Stoneware, Bronze ?

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

VC.59.142 - Jug - Similar item VC.59.162 - Mug - Similar item VC.59.161 - Mug - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Many such items of Fulham-ware exist, with scene of "Midnight Modern Conversation," based on print of same title, c. 1732-33, by William Hogarth. Print shows group of drinkers at table, with punchbowl, etc. See also: VC.59.142, VC.59.161, VC.59.162.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Bar