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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44220

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Brown transfer-printed image of a man with a donkey. The donkey carries large baskets filled with carrots and turnips. Upper rim of mug (inside and out) painted with copper-colored lustre; additional stripes of lustre around bottom of mug, and down center of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"Carrots & Turnips Ho." (Brown transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1051

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1051

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