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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44205

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Dark red transfer printed scene including a woman seated on the ground with a dog in her lap, a bird perched on her hand, and a large bird cage [?] behind her. Over-painted with green, blue and yellow. Lustre bands at rim, around base, and stripe down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1036

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1036

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