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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43921

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Two images: two puppies playing, and a bird on a branch. In between the two red transfer-printed images is the inscription, "John" in cursive script. Black hand-painted line encircles the interior lip of mug and down the center of the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"John" (Transfer-printing)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.739

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.739

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