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Presentation Tankard
Presentation Tankard

Presentation Tankard

MakerMade by Tiffany & Company American, founded 1837
Original OwnerOriginally owned by Charles Cyprian Strong I American, 1819 - 1907
Date1887
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Alna S. Mathers
Object number2004.112.1
NotesHistorical Note: Charles C. Strong I (1819-1907) was one of the oldest members of the First Company, Connecticut Governor's Foot Guard, which he joined at the opening of the Civil War in 1861. He was the Treasurer of the Foot Guard for over forty years, and he was also Paymaster. This tankard commemorates 25 years of active service as Paymaster.
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Gift of Philip H. Hammerslough, 1962.69.0  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2006 The Connecticu…
John Potwine
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Governor Joseph Talcott
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Pygan Adams
about 1735-1765
Portable Desk
Tiffany & Company
1869
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Beatrice Fox
7 July 1947
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Unknown
1880-1900
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