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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810

GUSN

GUSN-44365

Description

Creamware children's mug. Maroon transfer-printed design, Asian-inspired. Village green in background; and two figures in the foreground: a beggar and well-to-do man in a long coat carrying a parasol. Copper/pink lusterware accents the upper and lower exterior of mug and along the center of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
creamware
transfer printing
lusterware
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Children's Clothing
Earthenware
Mug, Decorative

Inscription

"FOR MY DEAR BOY" (Brown; transfer-printed in a small banner/scroll)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1202

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 (H), 2 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1202

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