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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820

GUSN

GUSN-44090

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Canary background and silver luster accents on the lip of mug. Red transfer-printed design of young man and woman playing games with house in the background. Inscription underneath.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"TRIFLE FOR HANNAH" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.916

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.916

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