New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Mug

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Date1881

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

InscribedSee description.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number78.345

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 20

DescriptionMug of clear pressed glass. Miniature sized with a round handle. Portrait bust of "Lincoln" on one side and "Born Feb. 12th 1809 ASSASINATED APRIL 14th 1865 DIED APRIL 15th 1865". On reverse is a profile portrait bust of "GARFIELD" and "BORN NOV. 19th 1831 ASSASINATED JULY 2nd 1881 DIED SEPT 19th 1881" and bottom "OUR COUNTRY MARTYRS".

Published ReferencesLindsey, AMERICAN HISTORICAL GLASS, #272, pg. 287.