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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-44064

Description

Creamware children's mug. Brown transfer-printed design of a two men racing on horses. Copper lusterware lines the upper lip and lower rim of mug and down the center of the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
creamware
transfer printing
lusterware
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"FOR MY DEAR BOY" (Maroon; transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.889

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.889

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