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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43259

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Gray transfer-printed design of a solider speaking with a mother and child. Silver luster accents the outer, upper lip of mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"A PRESENT FOR JOHN" (Transfer-printed in black)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.44

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 1 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.44

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