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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820

GUSN

GUSN-43575

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Alphabet themed, showcasing the letter "E", which is represented by a large engine with the word "MAZEPPA" on the image.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"E is the ENGINE, all puff, fire, and smoke,/ That daily is fed with some bushels of coke" (Transfer printing)
"MAZEPPA" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.377

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.377

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