Black transfer-printed wreath with flower on upper center and lower center, over painted blossoms in mostly green. The blossoms are yellow and red respectively. Orange line outlining outer upper lip and outer lower foot and along center of handle. Large compass with two ships on opposite sides.
mugs
earthenware
pearlware
transfer printing
overpainting (technique)
Mug
"Be wise then Christian whiel you may/ For swiftly time is flying/ The thoughtless man who laughs today/ Tomorrow will be dying." (Transfer-printed)
MJ1970.663
Unknown
4 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.663
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