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Earthenware children's mug. Round-rimmed base, slightly flared rim, and loop handle. Brown transfer printed "Franklin's Maxims" inscription flanked by a boating scene at left and an indoor scene with four children at right.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
"FRANKLIN'S MAXIMS / Employ time well if thou / meanest to gain leisure. One today / is worth two tomorrows. / Since thou art not sure of / a minute throw / not away an [hour] (Brown transfer print)
MJ1970.351
Unknown
2 3/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.351
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