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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820

GUSN

GUSN-43973

Description

Pearlware children's mug with black transfer-printed design of a mother a child in the foreground. Two structures in the background including a windmill. Over painting of green, brown and yellow. Brown painted rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
pearlware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"PRESENT FOR A GOOD BOY" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.793

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.793

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