Cann
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Cann

TitleCann
ArtistWilliam Cowell Jr. (American, 1713–1761) Boston
Date1735–50 18th century
MediumSilver
Classificationdrinking vessel
OriginBoston Boston
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by the Antiquarian Society through Mrs. C. Phillip Miller
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Cann” is a work by William Cowell Jr. (American, 1713–1761) Boston, dated 1735–50. It is executed in silver and classified as drinking vessel. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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