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Reflecting Rhode Island’s maritime commerce, the flagon on the left bears the arms of the state, and the glass, ready to travel in its basketry carrying case, was owned by Martin Page, a sea captain for the Providence mercantile firm Brown & Ives. On the right is a jug meant to trick the drinker with its pierced sides: to take a sip without spilling, you must first use your fingers to plug the strategically placed holes, some of which are hidden.

 

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