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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43760

Description

Creamware children's mug. Maroon transfer-printed design of a deer capturing a turkey. Maroon hand-painted line encircles the upper lip of mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"A PRESENT FOR MY DEAR BOY" (Transfer-printed in maroon)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.570

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 1 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.570

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