Children's earthenware mug. Black transfer-printed design with two separate scenes. One entitled "RENARD IN DANGER" is of a dog chasing a fox, and a boy running with his hat in his hand. A farmhouse is in the background. The other scene is "THE ZEBRA" and depicts a single, large zebra. A hand-painted black line runs down the center of the handle as well as encircles the interior upper rim of the mug.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug
"THE ZEBRA" (Black transfer-printed text)
"RENARD IN DANGER" (Black transfer-printed text)
"DAVENPORT" (Printed in black.)
MJ1970.1118
Davenport (Maker)
2 1/2 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.1118
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