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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43892

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Rimmed base and loop handle. Dark blue transfer printed images. On one side, a boy kneeling on the ground next to a girl, one arm raised. On the other side, a decorative border around the words "A Present for Sarah."

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"A PRESENT / FOR SARAH" (Dark blue transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.709

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.709

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