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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-179756

Description

Porcelain children's mug with painted maroon body with white flowers and yellow and green leaves. Rectangular, white space on front with gilded name "Edith Maud Hinchcliffe." Scrolled c-shaped handle. Mug tapers toward top. Possibly used to have gilt around rim and base. Gilt on handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
porcelain
painting (image-making)
floral patterns
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"Edith Maud Hinchcliffe" (Gilded)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 3/8 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.611

Related Items

Title Children's mugs Accession Number 1993.612

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