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Davenport's Restaurant Mug
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| Accession #: | 3499.1 |
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| Title: | Davenport's Restaurant Mug |
| Object Type: | Mug |
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| Physical Description: | Pottery mug with clear glaze. Incised floral design on either side of the handle; depiction of Davenport's Restaurant (Pennington) on front. |
| Description: | Following its opening in 1890, Davenport's Restaurant was a popular Spokane gathering place, updated in 1904 with a Mission Revival exterior and ornate interiors, such as the Italianate Hall of Doges, the Orange Bower men's bar, and Louis Davenport's own Art Nouveau apartment. By 1906, plans were afoot for a grand new Davenport Hotel, which opened in 1914 and incorporated the restaurant spaces. |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Food Service (Tools & Equipment)
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| Geographical Reference: | Davenport Hotel (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane); Germany (International->Europe) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W x Diameter 4 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
pottery (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
Marks: "436/7/GERMANY" on bottom.
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Ms. Marlyn Pugsley, 1990 |
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