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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825

GUSN

GUSN-44227

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer-printed design of a dog, a sheep and a wolf on a grassy area. Scene accented by green, yellow and brown overpainting. Brown hand-pained line encircles the exterior lip of mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"A PRESENT SENT FROM THE/ TOWN FOR MY DEAR BOY" (Transfer-printed in black)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1059

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1059

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