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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44051

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed scene titled "The Good Samaritan." Transparent blue glaze in band around upper 1/3 of mug, with black transfer showing through. Luster bands around rim, base, and at bottom edge of blue glaze band. Luster accents on handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"THE GOOD SAMARITAN" (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.875

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 7/8 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.875

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