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Children's mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44072

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Blue glazed band around body with black transfer-printed design on both sides showing a horse-drawn racing buggy, and a decorative floral band inside the rim and down the handle. There is also a beaded line around the rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"A BAD BREAK" (Black transfer-printed text)
"THE CELEBRATED HORSE 'BLOWER' KING OF THE ROAD" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.897

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 7/8 x 3 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.897

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