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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44290

Description

Earthenware mug. Black transfer printed design with symbols of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Includes a large shield motif flanked by two men wearing ceremonial sashes. Over painted in blue, red, green, and yellow. Hand painted dark red line around rim and two lines around base, with painted detail on handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"INDEPENDENT / ORDER of ODD / FELLOWS" (Black transfer print.)
"AMOR / HONOR / JUSTITEA" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1125

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 5/8 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1125

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