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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43770

Description

Pearlware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of a young boy following a large dog who is carrying a bundle in his mouth. Scene is encaptulated by a large double oval.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"FOR MY DEAR BOY." (Black; transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.580

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.580

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