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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43919

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Concave body with purple transfer-printed design of Queen Victoria, floral designs, and a crown. Decorative floral band printed around inside of rim. Ornate handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"VICTORIA REGINA / Born 24th of May 1819 / Proclaimed 20th of June 1837 / Crowned 28th of June 1838." (Purple transfer-printed text)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.736

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 3 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.736

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