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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43565

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Shaped base and ear-shaped handle. Painted dark blue ground surrouding scalloped oval frame with red transfer printed scene. Scene includes a woman wearing a long dress, holding a parasol, and reaching a hand towards bird perched on tall stand. Accents and line around rim in gold luster.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.366

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.366

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