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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43515

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of a seated mother with her small child leaning on her lap. A laurel design cups the bottom half of the scene. Silver luster accents the lip of the mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"A Present for my Dear Girl" (Black; transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.316

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.316

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