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Earthenware children's mug (pearlware). Cylindrical with loop handle and leaf terminals. Blue transfer printed inscription framed by wide border of flowers, scrolls, and birds, with a bible at top center. Red painted lines around rim and base.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
"Frugality is a Fortune. / and / Industry a good Estate." (Blue transfer print)
"HOLY BIBLE"
MJ1970.364
Unknown
2 3/4 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.364
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