Port & River — 1910-1960
Mug, sampling mug
A tin tankard-like mug used for sampling liquids imported through London's docks. Samples of liquids were taken regulalrly to check for quality or any sign of adulteration.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK86.18/140
- Object name:
- mug, sampling mug
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1910-1960
- Material:
iron alloy (o)
- Measurements/duration:
- H 116 mm, L 170 mm, D 93 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse of the World Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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