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Children's mug with green and white transfer-printed design on earthenware. Large house nestled in the hills to the left of the inscription and mother and child embracing to the right. Mustard yellow, pale green and pinkish-red accents the scene. These colors are overpainted.
mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
"THE REMEMBERANCE OF HOME/ -AFFECTION-/ How I would watch your gentle eyes/ 'Twould be my joy to do your will./ And you should never have to sigh/ Again, for my behaving ill." (Green transfer-printed text)
MJ1970.247
Unknown
2.5 (H), 2.25 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.1310.247
Title Children's Mug Accession Number 1970.1310.65
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