Mug

Name/Title

Mug

Entry/Object ID

2026.28.1

Description

Glazed ceramic mug. The mug has slab-form overlapping sides and a hand-pulled handle. A rectangular stamped emblem applied to the side has the words "2024 / SOLAR / ECLIPSE / NEK VT" over a round sun. The underside of the mug is stamped and signed by the artist, Roseanna Cyr. The mug is made of a dark brown clay and has a matte-finished taupe glaze. One of thirty mugs, each glazed with a unique color.

Context

Allen Yale collaborated with fellow Derby, VT, resident and potter Roseanna Cyr of Hopewell Studio, to create a small collection of items commemorating the 2024 Solar Eclipse for Derby and Northeast Kingdom residents. Proceeds of the sales went to the First Universalist Church of Derby Line, Vermont. Allen carved the stamp.

Acquisition

Accession

2026.28

Acquisition Method

Gift