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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48214

Description

Stoneware mug with applied loop handle. Gray salt-glazed exterior, brown glazed interior. Two parallel horizontal lines incised around top of mug, incised vertical stripes around bottom of mug. Melted piece of kiln slag affixed to lower part of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
stoneware (pottery)
glazing (coating)
incising
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"65 cents" (small oval price sticker outlined in red)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.144

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