Covered mug holds 10.5 oz

Mug with infuser comes in Met Gift Box.

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This charming covered mug embellished with a so-called "Honeycomb" pattern
exhibits a detail from the earliest wholly pieced American quilt in the Museum's holdings.
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Elizabeth Van Horne Clarkson (American, 1771–1852)
is thought to have made this prismatic creation as a wedding present for her son circa 1830.
While pieced quilts were common in 18th-century England,
the technique didn't catch on in America until the 19th century,
when increased leisure time popularized the craft and small printed cotton fabrics became more affordable.

Matching kitchen / tea towel available.