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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44110

Description

Earthenware mug. Black transfer printed design with a central shield motif and the words "Remember the Giver" flanked by two classical female figures. The figure on the right holds a long staff, and the figure at left holds a spray of wheat and has a cornucopia at her side. Above the shield is a skep (beehive) with bees flying around it. Mug has silver lustre bands around rim and base. Handle is completely covered in lustre.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug

Inscription

"Remember / the / Giver" (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.938

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.938

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