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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-44323

Description

White mug: inside lip of mug is a black stripe within which is a white undulating line. Below this are swags. On the exterior of the mug, there is a transfer print of an open Bible, surrounded by nature scene-floral and birds. Decorative scroll accents the scene. Overall, black and white designs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug

Inscription

"Want of Punctuality / is Lying." (Black transfer print)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1159

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2.5 (H), 2.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1159

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