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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-294167

Description

Purple transfer-printed banner on earthenware children's mug. Inscription inside banner is "A PRESENT FOR HENRY". Yellow, pink and green paint accents bunches of flowers inside and around banner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
pearlware
transfer printing
overpainting (technique)
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"A PRESENT FOR/ HENRY" (Transfer printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.654

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.654

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