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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1825

GUSN

GUSN-43702

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle and leaf terminals. Black transfer print with inscription on black rectangular background with vine border. Luster band around rim, thin luster line around 2/3 of base, and luster line down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug

Inscription

"IDLENESS / BRINGS / DISGRACE." (Black transfer print)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.509

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.25 x 2.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.509

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