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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44338

Description

Porcelain children's mug. Shaped base, rounded-top rim, and spurred ear-shaped handle. Gold luster decoration with inscription, flanked by floral decoration in green, blue, pink, and brown. Gold luster lines around base, rim, and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
porcelain
lusterware
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"For a good Boy / Of [?] Lowell" (Gold cursive lettering)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1175

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 1/4 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1175

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