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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830

GUSN

GUSN-43815

Description

Pearlware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of an iron worker's shop on one side; on the other side of the mug, there is a group of people in front of a savings bank. Over-painting of scene in yellow, red and green. Red and green hand-painted lines encircle the lower rim of mug above foot. Hand-painted red lines encircle the inner lip of mug and the center of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
pearlware
transfer printing
Mug
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.627

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.627

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