Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer-printed designs with two distinct images with alphabet theme. There is also over-painting accents of red, green and yellow. Letters "E" and "F" are highlighted. "E" is represented by an elephant. "F" is represented by a fox. Hand painted red line encircles exterior top rim and accents the center of the handle.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
overpainting (technique)
Mug
Mug
"E is for Elephant, monstrous and high" (Transfer-printed)
"F begins Fox and we know he is sly" (printed)
MJ1970.99
Unknown
2 1/2 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.99
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