Jul 8, 2019
Jul 8, 2019
Jul 8, 2019

Cann

Cann

c. 1778

fabricated by

Zachariah Brigden

(American, 1734–1787)

Silver

With handle: 13.4 x 14.2 cm (5 1/4 x 5 9/16 in.)

Weight: 12 oz. 18 dwt. (oz 13.09 scratched on bottom).

Gift of Hollis French 1940.153

Location

Description

"Cann" is an old term for a drinking cup with a handle.

See also
Collection: 
Decorative Arts
Type of artwork: 
Silver
Medium: 
Silver
Credit line: 
Gift of Hollis French

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