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Earthenware children's mug. Brown transfer printed scene with three figures, two boys and a girl. One boy is seated at right, holding his hat out in front of him. The girl, at left, appears to be handing scissors to the boy at center. Scene is framed by large flowers. Over painted with blue, green, red, and yellow. Pink luster bands at rim, around body, and luster accent on handle.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
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Mug
Mug
"FOR MY DEAR BOY." (Brown transfer print.)
Unknown
2 1/2 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell
1937.304
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