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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1815

GUSN

GUSN-221226

Description

Earthenware mug with maroon transfer-printed design of undulating flowers. Flowers are over-painted in greens and pinks. Pink luster accents the handle and encircles the upper lip.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
overpainting (technique)
Mug

Inscription

"GRACE BEFORE MEAT/ Be present at our Table LORD/ Be here and every where ador'd/ These Creatures bless and grant that we/ May live to dwell in Paradise with thee." (Transfer-printed in maroon)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.41

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.41

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