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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43327

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Yellow glazed body with red transfer printed image: "A Shave for a Penny." A monkey sits amongst shaving implements, holding a razor; his reflection is visible in a mirror.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"A SHAVE FOR A PENNY" (Red transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.116

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/4 (H), 1 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.116

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