World Safety Record pewter-look mug

Date1975

Mediumarmetale (10 metal alloy)

Dimensions4 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. diameter base(12.1 x 14 x 11.4 cm)

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact

Catalog number1988.2.638

DescriptionThe alloy metal mug looks like cast pewter. One side has a raised print panel with moon and stars in a round area. The area has "CHARMIN" written above it and "MEHOOPANY” written below it. The lower part of the mug says "World Safety Oct 20, 1975, 3,500,000 hours."

There is a brochure in the mug which reads: "Breaken the noggin-How to prepare your noggin for beer or ale."

The brochure discusses "Wilton Armetale" and explains how the 10 metal is made (sand cast) and how to clean it.

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