A wood and pewter mug that has a hinged lid and handle. The pewter is cut out and shows the wood on the interior.
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Unknown Maker, German

Mug

Maker

Unknown Maker, German

Culture

German

Title

Mug

Year

1600s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

wood, pewter

Dimensions

19.7 cm (7 3/4 inches) (height)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mr. Eugene L. Garbaty

Object Number

49.412

Type

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Aug 03, 2025

Label copy

Made from malted or germinated grains—especially barley—and flavored with the flowers of hop plants, beer is consumed around the world, with specific ingredients varying by geography. South African beer traditionally is made with maize and sorghum and fermented in large earthenware vessels, where the sugars convert to alcohol. In the US in the 1800s, stoneware bottles—often stamped with the name of the maker or bottler—were commonly used to store and transport beer.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, German
Mug, 1600s
Wood and pewter
19.7 cm (7 3/4 inches) (height)
Gift of Mr. Eugene L. Garbaty 49.412

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