Shaving mug

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Shaving mug

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.107 a-b

Description

Elaborate shaving mug with slightly domed top and large spout with hinged flap: sides taper; carved wooden handle; bottom marked "DIXON AND SON/54/479".

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

James Dixon & Sons

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1823 - 1829

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Bottom marked "DIXON AND SON/54/479".

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 4520
PM.60.107

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 6 in. (14 x 15.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Bottom

Height

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)

Dimension Description

Top

Diameter

3-7/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)

Material

Metal Britannia, Wood

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 19A