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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43980

Description

Earthenware mug. Black transfer printed design with inscription, framed on three sides with a floral border and a ship at top center. Over painted with red and green. Hand painted black line around rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"Here's to the Wind That blows / And the Ship that Goes / And the boy that fears no danger / A Ship in full Sail / And a fine pleasant Gale / And a Girl that loves a Sailor" (Black transfer print.)
"PHILLIPS & CO. SUNDERLAND POTTERY" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.801

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 5/8 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.801

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