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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43483

Description

Creamware children's mug. Rust-colored red transfer-printed scene of a young boy holding a small box in one hand and his hat in the other. A dog is leaping on its hindlegs to grab the hat. A thin, matte black line encircles the upper, outer lip of mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
creamware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"A PRESENT FOR MY BOY" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.282

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.282

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