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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1880

GUSN

GUSN-43494

Description

Children's mug, "Do Thy Best and Leave the Rest", white mug with red print. Red band around rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug

Inscription

"DO THY BEST / AND LEAVE / THE REST." (Red transfer)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.294

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 5/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.294

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