Shaving Mug

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Shaving Mug

Description

Round tin cup with butted joint and lifted bottom. Square spout for holding the brush and unusual handle

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1840 - circa 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

11.5 cm

Diameter

5.6 cm

Material

tin

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Structurally sound but shows signs of corrosion to the tin surface, particularly at the lip.