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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810

GUSN

GUSN-44188

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Canary background with maroon transfer-printed design. A circular floral motif encircles a young girl, possibly a doll, as the inscription states, "A NEW DOLL FOR MARGARET".

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"A NEW DOLL/ FOR MARGARET" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1019

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1019

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