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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825

GUSN

GUSN-43378

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Maroon transfer-printed design on mustard yellow background. Two overlapping elongated octagons with a flower motif border contain inscription. Copper luster accents the upper lip of mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"FOR MY DEAR/ BOY" (Transfer-printed in maroon)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.171

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.171

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