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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43939

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Canary yellow background with red transferware designs. Floral and ribbon circular wreath surrounds a large harp with the inscription, "A HARP/ FOR ELISABETH".

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"A HARP/ FOR ELISABETH" (Transfer-printed; red)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.758

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.758

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