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Earthenware children's mug. Blue transfer printed design with elongated octagon and the words "A Trifle shews respect." Octagon surrounded by a border of oak leaves. Floral border printed around outside of rim. Hand painted blue line aruond inside of rim and down handle.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug
"A Trifle / shews respect" (Blue transfer print)
MJ1970.312
Unknown
2 1/2 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.312
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