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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820

GUSN

GUSN-43643

Description

Earthenware children's mug. C and S-scrolls, punctuated by flowers and birds surround the inscription, "WILLIAM" with blue transfer-printed designs. Blue line encircles the interior upper lip of the mug along with the center of the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"WILLIAM" (Transfer-printing in blue)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.448

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.448

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