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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-43953

Description

Creamware children's mug. Red transfer-printed design of a man on bended knee with arm around a young boy. The man is gesturing to the garden surrounding him. Over-painting of green, blue, yellow, and red accent the scene. Pink luster encircles the upper lip of mug and down the center of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
creamware
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"FOR A GOOD BOY." (Transfer-printed in red)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.772

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.772

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