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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43905

Description

Porcelain commemorative mug, Black transfer printed image of the Crystal Palace at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. Exterior view with visitors on the surrounding grounds, beneath a cloudy sky. Gold lustre lines painted around rim, base, and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
porcelain
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK 1851" (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.722

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.722

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