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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810

GUSN

GUSN-43987

Description

Creamware children's mug with a black transfer-printed design of three men being chased by a group of flies; thatched cottage in the background.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"A PRESENT FOR MY DEAR BOY" (Black; transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.808

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.808

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