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NH 1586 Thomas Truxton possessions: punch bowl

Thomas Truxton possessions: punch bowl
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Title: Thomas Truxton possessions: punch bowl
Caption: Exterior view of punch bowl which Captain Thomas Truxton had made in Canton, China, when he was sent there in 1786-1787 to secure China trade for the United States. It is a very light blue with a navy blue border and golden escutcheon bearing initials, T.T.
Description: Property of Naval Historical Foundation, 1968.
Catalog #: NH 1586
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1780
Before this Year: 1789
Original Medium: BW Photo, Artifact
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