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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-284679

Description

Earthenware children's mug with maroon transfer-printed scene of a small child pulling a wagon full of toys.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"DECEMBER./ This is the joyous Time when pleasure/ Fills its rolling car with treasure/ And due the Symbols of delight/ Break upon th entrapturd sight." (Maroon ink)

Additional Identification Number

B293

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.590

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