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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43389

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Oak leaf and acorn wreath surrounds an elongated octagon, containing inscription.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"A TRIFLE/ FOR JAMES." (Transfer printed in dark maroon)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.182

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 (H), 2 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.182

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