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Collection Online as of April 20, 2024

Cann

Cann

c. 1778
fabricated by

Zachariah Brigden

(American, 1734–1787)
America, Massachusetts, Boston, 18th century
silver
with handle: 13.4 x 14.2 cm (5 1/4 x 5 9/16 in.)
Gift of Hollis French 1940.153
Location: not on view

Description

"Cann" is an old term for a drinking cup with a handle.
  • Hollis French, Annisquam, MA.
  • Johnston, Phillip M. Catalogue of American Silver: The Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1994. mentioned & reproduced P 10 library.clevelandart.org
  • Inaugural Exhibition. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (co-organizer) (June 6-September 20, 1916).
  • {{cite web|title=Cann|url=false|author=Zachariah Brigden|year=c. 1778|access-date=20 April 2024|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1940.153