Silver tankard, ca. 1770
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 18371
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This silver tankard was made by John Butler (1732-1827), one of a small group of artisans working in Falmouth Neck during the Colonial period. Butler came to Falmouth (Portland) in 1761. His home was destroyed in the bombardment of 1775 and his career declined after that.
Other Information
- Title: Silver tankard, ca. 1770
- Creator: Butler, John
- Creation Date: circa 1770
- Subject Date: circa 1770
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Silver
- Dimensions (cm): 23 x
- Local Code: A85-924
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Butler, John--Associated objects
Tankards
Silverware
Silversmiths-Maine--Portland
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