Tag: Mug May

  • MUG MAY: A Brief History of Mugs, May 2022

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    T.G. Campbell
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    ‘Mug (n.) “small, cylindrical drinking vessel, often with a handle,” 1560s, “bowl, pot, jug,” of unknown origin, perhaps from Scandinavian (compare Swedish mugg “earthen cup, jug,” Norwegian mugge “pitcher, open can for warm drinks”), or Low German mokke, mukke “mug,” also of unknown origin. Hence mug-hunter (1883) “one who enters sporting contests solely to win prizes” (frequently in the form of engraved…

  • MUG MAY 2021, May 2021

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    T.G. Campbell
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    It’s back for a second year! #MugMay is a month-long journey through my souvenir mug collection in which I showcase museums, cities, Twitch streamers, and much more! Every day in May I’ll be posting a photograph of the ‘Mug-of-the-Day’ on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram along with information about the place of interest/person featured. This year,…