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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-44034

Description

Pearlware children's mug. Blue transfer-printed design of an elk walking in a wooded area. Blue hand-pained lines encircle the inner and outer lip of mug as well the center of the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"For a Good Boy" (Blue; transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.858

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.858

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