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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44279

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Brown transfer printed image of boy riding a large dog, holding a stick above his head. Pink/gold lustre band around rim, with thin lustre line near bottom of mug, and lustre accent on handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
transfer printing
lusterware
earthenware
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"He who rides may fall." (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1113

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1113

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