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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825

GUSN

GUSN-43999

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of the inside of a toy shop with toys and games arranged on a slanted table, as a young women looks on. Over-painting oin yellow, green, red and blue. Red hand-painted line encircles the inner lip of mug and down the center of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug

Inscription

"TOYS TWO PENCE EACH" (Blac; transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.823

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.823

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