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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1805-1815

GUSN

GUSN-43338

Description

Green and white transfer-printed mug with two scenes. Left of inscription: Father and child observing large beehive, backdrop of trees, fence and greenery. Right of inscription: Two young boys, one wave a hand-held American flag, marsh in background. Children also interacting wiht a small dog.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug

Inscription

"THE SEASONS/ JULY./ Now glowing in full/ summer heat./ Yet ripning cropsthe/ traveller greet."

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.129

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.25 (H), 2.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.129

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