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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43865

Description

Children's earthenware mug. Inscription is inside a floral wreath, transfer-printed black. Handpainted dark red line encircles the exterior upper lip of the mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"Do well and have well./ Have God and have all./ Never weary of well-doing./ He is wise who is honest." (Transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.681

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.681

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