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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43983

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed image of two figures indoors. A seated woman holds a small animal on her lap. Another figure stands in front of her with arms outstetched and feet in motion, perhaps dancing. A second small animal is on the floor between them.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Classical Revival (European revival style)
Mug
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.804

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.804

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