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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-43329

Description

Mug with blue transferware floral wreath and bow surrounding inscription; "c" on comfort is missing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug

Inscription

"Conscience is a terror / to the wicked but a / [c]omfort to good men" (Blue transfer print)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.118

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.5 (H), 2.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.118

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