Mug 1870 - 1890

This small, green glass mug, produced by Adams and Company between 1870 and 1890, is a fine example of American pressed glass. The intricate, raised, bubble-like design, known as "Hobnail," was a popular decorative motif during the late 19th century, and this piece is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This type of pressed glass mug, once common in American homes, provides insight into the popular tastes and domestic life of the era.