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Children's Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44974

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Blue transfer printed design with an elongated octagon and the words "A Birth Day Gift" surrounded by a geometric border comprised of small circles. Hand painted blue lines at base and rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"A Birth / Day Gift" (Blue transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1128

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/4 (H), 2 1/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1128

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