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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815

GUSN

GUSN-44334

Description

Creamware children's mug. Transfer-printed brown design of a mother and daughter walking in a garden where the flower blossom are larger than the figures. Hand-painted accents. Pink lusterware outlines the upper and lower portions of mug.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"FOR MY DEAR GIRL" (Transfer-printed brown)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1171

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1171

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