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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48421

Description

Earthenware mug. Shaped base and rim, with molded foliate loop handle. Blue transfer printed landscape with vertical towers in distance, rustic fences, and two small groups of people (a seated woman and standing man in one group; a seated woman, standing man, and standing woman with parasol in second group). Blue border on inside of rim, and blue pattern on handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"GARDEN SCENERY / T J & J MAYER / [L]ongport" [England] (Blue maker's mark with spotted leopard)

Additional Identification Number

18

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 3/8 (H), 3 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.408

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