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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Pair of Mugs
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Pair of Mugs

Maker Arthur Ray Cole (1892-1974)
CultureAmerican
DateNo Date
MediumLead glazed earthenware
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 x 3 in. (9.5 x 7.6 cm)
InscribedRound stamp on bottom: "Ar.R. Cole Pottery Sanford, N.C."
Credit LineGift of Viola E. Hayhurst-Small
Object number94.30.1B
Not on view
DescriptionThis is one of a pair of round mugs. The mugs have a side handle and are covered in what Mr. Cole called "a green crystaline glaze".

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Arthur Ray Cole
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Arthur Ray Cole
No Date
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Benjamin Wade Owen Sr.
1960s
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Arthur Ray Cole
ca. 1930
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
early-mid 8th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
1825-1875
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
John Meir & Son
ca. 1840