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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1815

GUSN

GUSN-43585

Description

Cornucopia of flowers forming a "U" around inscription. Dove with olive branch in top center. Bottom center: book titled "Arts Sciences" and scroll of proverbs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug

Inscription

"Be as careful / of what you say, /as of what / YOU DO." (Transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.388

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.5 x 2.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.388

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