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KarenLarsdatter at 18:22, 10 September 2007

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	[[image:hornbeakersmug.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica horn tankard and beakers.]]A '''tankard''' is a heavy mug, usually made of [[wood]],[[pottery]], [[leather]], [[horn]] or [[metal]] (with the latter being rarer the further back in history one goes), typically with a sturdy handle and a base wider than the mouth, for added stability.		[[image:hornbeakersmug.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica horn tankard and beakers.]]A '''tankard''' is a heavy mug, usually made of [[wood]], [[pottery]], [[leather]], [[horn]] or [[metal]] (with the latter being rarer the further back in history one goes), typically with a sturdy handle and a base wider than the mouth, for added stability.

	[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.		[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.

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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Permanent/medieval/objects/record.htm?type=object&id=112721]Tankard, early 1500s]: A small salt-glazed stoneware tankard, probably made in the Maximinenstrasse pottery near Cologne cathedral		* [http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Permanent/medieval/objects/record.htm?type=object&id=112721 Tankard, early 1500s]: A small salt-glazed stoneware tankard, probably made in the Maximinenstrasse pottery near Cologne cathedral

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	== External Links ===		== External Links ==
	* [http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Permanent/medieval/objects/record.htm?type=object&id=112721]Tankard, early 1500s]: A small salt-glazed stoneware tankard, probably made in the Maximinenstrasse pottery near Cologne cathedral		* [http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Permanent/medieval/objects/record.htm?type=object&id=112721]Tankard, early 1500s]: A small salt-glazed stoneware tankard, probably made in the Maximinenstrasse pottery near Cologne cathedral

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			== External Links ===
			* [http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Permanent/medieval/objects/record.htm?type=object&id=112721]Tankard, early 1500s]: A small salt-glazed stoneware tankard, probably made in the Maximinenstrasse pottery near Cologne cathedral

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User 144 at 02:53, 28 April 2006

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	* For maximum efficiency, drink [[beer]], [[cider]] and [[water]] from a tankard (you get more), and [[wine]] and [[mead]] from a [[goblet]] (you'll regret the hangover less in the morning).		* For maximum efficiency, drink [[beer]], [[cider]] and [[water]] from a tankard (you get more), and [[wine]] and [[mead]] from a [[goblet]] (you'll regret the hangover less in the morning).
	* You can cover a plain metal tankard with a piece of leather, which can be painted with acrylic paint for decoration at an [[SCA]] event.		* You can cover a plain metal tankard with a piece of leather, which can be painted with acrylic paint for decoration at an [[SCA]] event.

			''See Also:''
			* [[beaker]]
			* [[cup]]
			* [[drinking horn]]
			* [[goblet]]
	[[category:tableware]]		[[category:tableware]]

User 144 at 02:51, 28 April 2006

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	A '''tankard''' is a heavy mug, usually made of [[wood]], [[~~metal~~]] [[leather]] or [[~~clay~~]], typically with a sturdy handle and a base wider than the mouth, for added stability.		[[image:hornbeakersmug.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Replica horn tankard and beakers.]]A '''tankard''' is a heavy mug, usually made of [[wood]],[[pottery]], [[leather]], [[horn]] or [[metal]] (with the latter being rarer the further back in history one goes), typically with a sturdy handle and a base wider than the mouth, for added stability.

	[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.		[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.
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	In the early [[16th century]] parts of [[Germany]] passed laws requiring that all food and beverage containers had to be covered to protect against insects. This was achieved by adding a hinged lid with a thumblift.		In the early [[16th century]] parts of [[Germany]] passed laws requiring that all food and beverage containers had to be covered to protect against insects. This was achieved by adding a hinged lid with a thumblift.

	[[Modern]] [[pewter]] or [[aluminum]] tankards with [[glass]] bottoms are very common, but not period. The practice of making tankards with glass bottoms dates from the [[18th century]], when [[English]] and [[~~American~~]] [[sailor]]s would be wary of "press gangs"; groups of men who would (on government orders) literally [[kidnap]] men to serve on ships of the Royal Navy, especially during the Napolenoic Wars. A sailor on leave would carry a [[chit]] showing that he was already a crew member of a given ship, and therefore not eligible for impressment in another vessel. Some of the more subtle press officers would randomly drop chits in assorted tankards, then round up "their" [[sailor]]s and take them "back to the ship". A common practice by [[deserter]]s would be to drop their chits in other men's drinks and then quietly disappear, leaving the hapless stranger stuck with a place aboard ship.		[[Modern]] [[pewter]] or [[aluminum]] tankards with [[glass]] bottoms are very common, but not period. The practice of making tankards with glass bottoms dates from the [[18th century]], when [[English]] and [[America]]n [[sailor]]s would be wary of "press gangs"; groups of men who would (on government orders) literally [[kidnap]] men to serve on ships of the Royal Navy, especially during the Napolenoic Wars. A sailor on leave would carry a [[chit]] showing that he was already a crew member of a given ship, and therefore not eligible for impressment in another vessel. Some of the more subtle press officers would randomly drop chits in assorted tankards, then round up "their" [[sailor]]s and take them "back to the ship". A common practice by [[deserter]]s would be to drop their chits in other men's drinks and then quietly disappear, leaving the hapless stranger stuck with a place aboard ship.

	==Tankards in the SCA==		==Tankards in the SCA==
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	==Tankard Tips==		==Tankard Tips==
	* In your [[drunk]]en stumbles at [[camping]] [[events]], such as [[Rowany]] or (even better) [[Pennsic]], you may like to attach your tankard to your [[belt]] with a [[chain]] so you don't lose it. There is little evidence to indicate that this is a historical practice.		* In your [[drunk]]en stumbles at [[camping]] [[events]], such as [[Rowany]] or (even better) [[Pennsic]], you may like to attach your tankard to your [[belt]] with a [[chain]] so you don't lose it. There is little evidence to indicate that this is a historical practice.
	* [[Wood]] is more likely to leak, but great for hot drinks, moderately durable and ~~sometime~~ lighter.		* [[Wood]] is more likely to leak, but great for hot drinks, moderately durable (very durable if you don't but hot liquids in them) and sometimes lighter.
	* Ceramic breaks easily (depending upon the particular ceramic), but is pretty, probably more common in period, but not the thing for your drinking spree.		* Ceramic breaks easily (depending upon the particular ceramic), but is pretty, probably more common in period, but not the thing for your drinking spree.
	* Metal cups and hot drinks are a recipe for disaster. However, no matter how much you drop them, they can be beaten back into shape after a long night in the tavern, a great advantage.		* Metal cups and hot drinks are a recipe for disaster. However, no matter how much you drop them, they can be beaten back into shape after a long night in the tavern, a great advantage.
	* For maximum efficiency, drink [[beer]], [[cider]] and [[water]] from a tankard (you get more), and [[wine]] and [[mead]] from a [[goblet]] (you'll regret the hangover less in the morning).		* For maximum efficiency, drink [[beer]], [[cider]] and [[water]] from a tankard (you get more), and [[wine]] and [[mead]] from a [[goblet]] (you'll regret the hangover less in the morning).
	* You can cover a plain metal tankard with a piece of leather, which can be painted with acrylic paint for decoration.		* You can cover a plain metal tankard with a piece of leather, which can be painted with acrylic paint for decoration at an [[SCA]] event.
	[[category:tableware]]		[[category:tableware]]

Paul Matisz at 19:01, 21 April 2006

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	[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.		[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.

	In the early [[16th century]] parts of [[Germany]]passed laws requiring that all food and beverage containers had to be covered to protect against insects. This was achieved by adding a hinged lid with a thumblift.		In the early [[16th century]] parts of [[Germany]] passed laws requiring that all food and beverage containers had to be covered to protect against insects. This was achieved by adding a hinged lid with a thumblift.

	[[Modern]] [[pewter]] or [[aluminum]] tankards with [[glass]] bottoms are very common, but not period. The practice of making tankards with glass bottoms dates from the [[18th century]], when [[English]] and [[American]] [[sailor]]s would be wary of "press gangs"; groups of men who would (on government orders) literally [[kidnap]] men to serve on ships of the Royal Navy, especially during the Napolenoic Wars. A sailor on leave would carry a [[chit]] showing that he was already a crew member of a given ship, and therefore not eligible for impressment in another vessel. Some of the more subtle press officers would randomly drop chits in assorted tankards, then round up "their" [[sailor]]s and take them "back to the ship". A common practice by [[deserter]]s would be to drop their chits in other men's drinks and then quietly disappear, leaving the hapless stranger stuck with a place aboard ship.		[[Modern]] [[pewter]] or [[aluminum]] tankards with [[glass]] bottoms are very common, but not period. The practice of making tankards with glass bottoms dates from the [[18th century]], when [[English]] and [[American]] [[sailor]]s would be wary of "press gangs"; groups of men who would (on government orders) literally [[kidnap]] men to serve on ships of the Royal Navy, especially during the Napolenoic Wars. A sailor on leave would carry a [[chit]] showing that he was already a crew member of a given ship, and therefore not eligible for impressment in another vessel. Some of the more subtle press officers would randomly drop chits in assorted tankards, then round up "their" [[sailor]]s and take them "back to the ship". A common practice by [[deserter]]s would be to drop their chits in other men's drinks and then quietly disappear, leaving the hapless stranger stuck with a place aboard ship.

	==Tankards in the SCA==		==Tankards in the SCA==
	Tankards are quite common at [[SCA]] [[event]]s, owing to their inexpensive nature (in [[North America]] tankards can be purchased at most [[Bargain Store\|Goodwill]] or [[Bargain Store\|Value Village]] stores for less than a dollar a piece. Tankards were certainly used in [[period]] and look [[medjeeval]] enough that many in the SCA use them enthusiastically.		Tankards are quite common at [[SCA]] [[event]]s, owing to their inexpensive nature; in [[North America]] tankards can be purchased at most [[Bargain Store\|Goodwill]] or [[Bargain Store\|Value Village]] stores for less than a dollar a piece. Tankards were certainly used in [[period]] and look [[medjeeval]] enough that many in the SCA use them enthusiastically.

	==Tankard Tips==		==Tankard Tips==
	* In your [[drunk]]en stumbles at [[camping]] [[events]], such as [[Rowany]] or (even better) [[Pennsic]], you may like to attach your tankard to your [[belt]] with a [[chain]] so you don't lose it. There is little evidence to indicate that this is a historical ~~practise~~.		* In your [[drunk]]en stumbles at [[camping]] [[events]], such as [[Rowany]] or (even better) [[Pennsic]], you may like to attach your tankard to your [[belt]] with a [[chain]] so you don't lose it. There is little evidence to indicate that this is a historical practice.
	* [[Wood]] is more likely to leak, but great for hot drinks, moderately durable and sometime lighter.		* [[Wood]] is more likely to leak, but great for hot drinks, moderately durable and sometime lighter.
	* Ceramic breaks easily (depending upon the particular ceramic), but is pretty, probably more common in period, but not the thing for your drinking spree.		* Ceramic breaks easily (depending upon the particular ceramic), but is pretty, probably more common in period, but not the thing for your drinking spree.

User 144 at 22:57, 17 March 2006

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	* For maximum efficiency, drink [[beer]], [[cider]] and [[water]] from a tankard (you get more), and [[wine]] and [[mead]] from a [[goblet]] (you'll regret the hangover less in the morning).		* For maximum efficiency, drink [[beer]], [[cider]] and [[water]] from a tankard (you get more), and [[wine]] and [[mead]] from a [[goblet]] (you'll regret the hangover less in the morning).
	* You can cover a plain metal tankard with a piece of leather, which can be painted with acrylic paint for decoration.		* You can cover a plain metal tankard with a piece of leather, which can be painted with acrylic paint for decoration.
			[[category:tableware]]

User 144 at 11:50, 13 February 2006

2006-02-13T11:50:48Z

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	A '''tankard''' is a heavy mug, usually made of [[metal]] or [[clay]], typically with a sturdy handle and a base wider than the mouth, for added stability. Tankards are quite common at [[SCA]] [[event]]s, owing to their inexpensive nature (in [[North America]] tankards can be purchased at most [[Bargain Store\|Goodwill]] or [[Bargain Store\|Value Village]] stores for less than a dollar a piece. Tankards were certainly used in [[period]] and look [[medjeeval]] enough that many in the SCA use them enthusiastically.		A '''tankard''' is a heavy mug, usually made of [[wood]], [[metal]] [[leather]] or [[clay]], typically with a sturdy handle and a base wider than the mouth, for added stability.

			[[Wood]]en tankards (peg tankards) with wooden lids appear in [[Saxon]] households and drinking establishments around 800. Leather tankards were very common as [[pewter]] was still expensive.

			In the early [[16th century]] parts of [[Germany]]passed laws requiring that all food and beverage containers had to be covered to protect against insects. This was achieved by adding a hinged lid with a thumblift.

	[[Modern]] [[pewter]] or [[aluminum]] tankards with [[glass]] bottoms are very common, but not period. The practice of making tankards with glass bottoms dates from the [[18th century]], when [[English]] and [[American]] [[sailor]]s would be wary of "press gangs"; groups of men who would (on government orders) literally [[kidnap]] men to serve on ships of the Royal Navy, especially during the Napolenoic Wars. A sailor on leave would carry a [[chit]] showing that he was already a crew member of a given ship, and therefore not eligible for impressment in another vessel. Some of the more subtle press officers would randomly drop chits in assorted tankards, then round up "their" [[sailor]]s and take them "back to the ship". A common practice by [[deserter]]s would be to drop their chits in other men's drinks and then quietly disappear, leaving the hapless stranger stuck with a place aboard ship.		[[Modern]] [[pewter]] or [[aluminum]] tankards with [[glass]] bottoms are very common, but not period. The practice of making tankards with glass bottoms dates from the [[18th century]], when [[English]] and [[American]] [[sailor]]s would be wary of "press gangs"; groups of men who would (on government orders) literally [[kidnap]] men to serve on ships of the Royal Navy, especially during the Napolenoic Wars. A sailor on leave would carry a [[chit]] showing that he was already a crew member of a given ship, and therefore not eligible for impressment in another vessel. Some of the more subtle press officers would randomly drop chits in assorted tankards, then round up "their" [[sailor]]s and take them "back to the ship". A common practice by [[deserter]]s would be to drop their chits in other men's drinks and then quietly disappear, leaving the hapless stranger stuck with a place aboard ship.

	==~~SCA~~ ~~Tankard~~ ~~Tips~~==		==Tankards in the SCA==
			Tankards are quite common at [[SCA]] [[event]]s, owing to their inexpensive nature (in [[North America]] tankards can be purchased at most [[Bargain Store\|Goodwill]] or [[Bargain Store\|Value Village]] stores for less than a dollar a piece. Tankards were certainly used in [[period]] and look [[medjeeval]] enough that many in the SCA use them enthusiastically.

			==Tankard Tips==
	* In your [[drunk]]en stumbles at [[camping]] [[events]], such as [[Rowany]] or (even better) [[Pennsic]], you may like to attach your tankard to your [[belt]] with a [[chain]] so you don't lose it. There is little evidence to indicate that this is a historical practise.		* In your [[drunk]]en stumbles at [[camping]] [[events]], such as [[Rowany]] or (even better) [[Pennsic]], you may like to attach your tankard to your [[belt]] with a [[chain]] so you don't lose it. There is little evidence to indicate that this is a historical practise.
	* [[Wood]] is more likely to leak, but great for hot drinks, moderately durable and sometime lighter.		* [[Wood]] is more likely to leak, but great for hot drinks, moderately durable and sometime lighter.