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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44130

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Gray transfer printed design, with an octagonal border surrounding the words "Accept this trifle, From a friend, Whose love for thee, Will never end." Printed border around inside of rim and down handle. Hand painted blue line around top of rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"Accept this trifle / From a friend / Whose love for thee / Will never end" (Gray transfer print)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.959

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.959

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