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Earthenware children's mug. Shaped base, molded rim, and flat-topped, ear-shaped handle. Black transfer printed illustration of Isaac Van Amburgh, famous 19th century American animal trainer. He is depicted with a number of animals, mostly large felines. Over painted with green and yellow. Decorative black border printed around inside of rim.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative
"M__ VAN AMBURGH" (Black transfer print.)
MJ1970.774
Unknown
2 7/8 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.774
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