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Pearlware children's mug, with Dr. Franklin's Maxim theme. Black transfer-printed image of man plowing field and sowing seeds. Over-painting with greens, yellows and reds. Deep red line outining interior rim of mug and accenting center of mug.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
overpainting (technique)
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative
"Dr. FRANKLINS MAXIMS/ Plough deep while Slug- / -gards sleep & you shall / have corn to sell & to keep / Work to day for you know/ not how much you may be/ hindered tomorrow" (printed)
MJ1970.949
Unknown
2 3/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.949
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