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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43827

Description

Ceramic mug. Shaped base, rounded-top rim, and spurred loop handle. Black transfer printed image of two crossed flag staffs bearing the flags of the United Kingdom and France. Also includes a laurel wreath, two clasped hands, and a banner with inscription. Over painted with red and blue. Gold luster lines at rim, base, and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
ceramic (material)
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"GOD SAVE THE QUEEN / MAY THEY EVER BE UNITED / VIVE L' EMPEREUR" (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.642

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/8 (H), 3 1/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.642

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