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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810

GUSN

GUSN-43804

Description

Creamware children's mug. Maroon transfer-printed design; a grandmother holds her grandchild as the child pets a cat. The scene takes place directly outside their front door. In the background is their brick home, casement windows and a flower box.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"FOR A GOOD GIRL" (Maroon; transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.616

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.616

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