Blue and white transfer-printed. Interior upper rim smudged upside down triangle design- also on handle. Mother and daughter appears to be preparing to attend church. Letters, image and decorative elements were haphazardly place and looked smudged/blurry, ill-defined.
mugs
earthenware
pearlware
transfer printing
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug
"APRIL./ When early flowers grow fresh and gay/ Let Innocence in best array/ Be led by fond maternal care/ To seek with Joy the House of Prayer." (Transfer-printed)
MJ1970.794
Unknown
2.25 (H), 2.25 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.794
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