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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44052

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Sand-colored glaze around body with black transfer printed scenes. On one side, two girls leaning over to pat a small animal on the ground. On the other side, a girl seated at a table, holding the paw of a spotted cat sitting on the table. Mug has a beaded line around the outside of rim, and a decorative black border printed around inside of rim. Squared handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"THOS GODWIN / BURSLEM / STONE CHINA" (Black print, bottom)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.876

Maker

Godwin, Thomas

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.876

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