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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1810

GUSN

GUSN-43812

Description

Pearlware children's mug. Blue transfer-printed laurel wreath surrounds an elongated octagon shape, which contains the inscription, "A Present for Hannah". Floral motif encircles the upper, outer lip of the mug. The inner, upper lip is outlined by a single blue line. The handle is also accented with a single blue line down its center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"A Present for/ Hannah" (Transfer-printing; blue)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.624

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.624

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