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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43823

Description

Earthenware mug. Bulbous, footed tan body with loop handle. Black transfer printed ship with three masts on one side, and an inscription surrounded by a floral and foliate border on the other side.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
stoneware (pottery)
Mug
Mug

Inscription

" The Lord is my Shepherd my / guardian and guide / Whatsoever I want he doth / kindly provide / Ever since I was born it is he / that hath crown'd / The life that he gave me with blessings around " (Black transfer print)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.637

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.637

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