Earthenware children's mug with black transfer-printed design and hand executed over-painting (in blues, greens, and reds). Alphabet themed. The letter "A" is represented by apples and the letter "B" is represented by ball and Bible.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
overpainting (technique)
Mug
Mug
"A stands for Apple which here you may see" (Transfer-printed)
"B is for Ball, as round as can be."
MJ1970.179
Unknown
2 1/2 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.179
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