Cann

Zachariah Brigden · c. 1778 · Cleveland Museum of Art

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

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Maker: Zachariah Brigden (American, 1734–1787)
Date: c. 1778
Medium: silver
Dimensions: with handle: 13.4 x 14.2 cm (5 1/4 x 5 9/16 in.)
Place of origin: America
Held by: Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Hollis French

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Inaugural ExhibitionJun 6, 1916 – Sep 20, 1916

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