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Earthenware children's mug. Green transfer printed continuous scene printed around body, with "the young shepherdess" on one side and "the young gardener" on the other. The shepherdess leans on a hooked staff and has a dog frolicking at her feet. The young gardener holds a shovel in one hand and a flower in the other.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug
"THE YOUNG SHEPHERDESS" (Green transfer print.)
"THE YOUNG GARDENER" (printed)
MJ1970.707
Unknown
2/14 (H), 2 1/4 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.707
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