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Childrens' Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48440

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer printed scene with a large duck, two baby ducks, and a small house at left. Text below reads "A mother's gift." With pink lustre at rim, lustre accent on handle, and lustre line encircling the mug 1/2" from base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug

Inscription

"A MOTHER'S GIFT" (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

1970.569

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.569

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