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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44021

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed scene with boy sitting in front of a small house. The boy holds a bird's nest with baby birds in his lap, and a bird is perched on his finger. Includes inscription, "The Little Plunderer." Over painted in green and red.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"THE LITTLE PLUNDERER" (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.845

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.845

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