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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1825

GUSN

GUSN-44144

Description

Transfer-printed wth maroon design, wreath of non-descript flowers surrounding inscription, on earthenware mug. Pink lusterware lining top lip of mug and encircling mug .25" from bottom of mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug

Inscription

"Remember thy/ Creator in the/Days of thy Youth." (Transfer-printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.974

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.75 (H), 2.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.974

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