University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
54/66
Collection
Bernard Miles Collection
Description
Horn beaker. The base of the mug is made of a separate piece of horn. The origin of this beaker is not known.
This beaker is made of horn. It is a light translucent brown in colour. The base of the mug is made of a separate piece of horn. The origin of this beaker is not known.
Physical description
1 beaker: horn; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘… // DATE ACQUIRED: // GROUP: // NEGATIVE: // PERIOD: // PLACE OF ORIGIN: // NUMBER: // DESCRIPTION: …‘ The origin of this mug is unknown. // It is a light translucent brown in colour and measures 4.1 inches in height. The diameter at the top is 2.3 inches and at the bottom 1.2 inches. The base of the mug is made of a separate piece of horn. // See also 51/626 L.' //
Object name
Beaker
Material
Horn
Associated subject
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : serving, eating and drinking
Associated person/institution
Miles, Bernard (Collector)