Earthenware children's mug. Cylindrical with loop handle and leaf terminals. Blue transfer printed inscription surrounded by rectangular border with flowers, scrolls, and a book (Holy Bible) at top. Red lines around rim and base.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
"Be as careful of what you say / as of / what you do." (Blue transfer print)
"HOLY BIBLE" [on book]
MJ1970.986
Unknown
2 5/8 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.986
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