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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44073

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Green transfer printed scene of several people standing and walking in front of the "Savings Bank."

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"SAVINGS BANK" (Green transfer print.)
"FOGG ART MUSEUM / LOAN / 142.1939" (Paper label attached to bottom.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.898

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.898

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