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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1880

GUSN

GUSN-43398

Description

Greek key symbol and scrolls are linked and circle around mug. Birds and single roses punctuate design, which is a black and white transfer-printed design. Inside lip is printed with fleur-de-lis border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug

Inscription

"INDUSTRY AND PROSPERITY" (Black transfer print)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.191

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.191

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