Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43326

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Black transfer-printed image of a woman seated on a bench outdoors, with a child in her lap and a small dog sitting up on its hind legs. There is a a gnarled tree to the right, and a farmhouse in the background to the left. With copper-colored lustre bands at base, rim, and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
transfer printing
lusterware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"ROVER STAND UP" (Black transfer print.)

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.115

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/8 (H), 2 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.115

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