Mug

Object/Artifact

-

Saco Museum

Name/Title

Mug

Entry/Object ID

2016.177.1

Description

Thrown earthenware mug made of local Saco River clay. Dark brown glaze on the inside and the upper portion of the body. Pulled handle. Mug made of local clay with brown glaze, on bottom "39-13 rjl, TG"

Context

A series of these mugs were commissioned by the Saco Bicentennial Committee to be made of local clay to celebrate the nation's 200th birthday.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Base

Transcription

Scratched into bottom: "39-13"; rest illegible

Dimensions

Height

2-3/8 in

Width

3-3/4 in

Diameter

3-1/8 in