Earthenware children's mug. Canary yellow body with black transfer printed scenes. On one side, a woman wearing a dress and headdress, standing outdoors beside a table with baskets at her feet. On the other side, a man with knee-length pants and a black hat, holding a staff with a dog at his feet. Between the two scenes is a decorative urn with fruit. Over painted with black accents. A slim black geometric border encircles the rim.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug
"MEDAILLE EXPOSITION 1844 / Geoffroy DE BOULEN & c GIEN / PORCELAINE OPAQUE" (Green transfer print on bottom of mug.)
MJ1970.751
Unknown
2 5/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.751
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