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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43937

Description

Creamware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of three children playing games, including flying a kite, playing hoop and stick and throwing a small ball. Copper-colored lusterware accents the upper lip of the mug. and the center of the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
creamware
transfer printing
lusterware
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Earthenware
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"AMUSEMENT" (Transfer-printed in black)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.756

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.756

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