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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43729

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle and leaf terminals. Black transfer painted image of a woman seated on the ground in front of a large bird cage, with a bird on her hand and a dog in her lap. Pink luster band at rim, with line around base and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.537

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.537

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