Etsy - OneBakerStreet Rare The Gleaner Girl Childs Nursery Ware Mug Red Transferware C 1830S

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Description

This is one of our favourite nursery ware mugs, as we adore red transfer printed mugs, & the square ribbed handle is gem! This delightful, lightly potted mug originated in England, circa 1830. The little mug features a transfer printed design titled 'The Gleaner.' The design features a girl gleaning. Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops (wheat grain) from farmers' fields after harvesting. An absolute lifeline for many country folk of the 19th century. This is a lovely little mug, to see an almost identical printed mug, Reference: Gifts For Good Children The History of Childrens China 1790-1890 by Noel Riley page 160, plate 586 Measuring: Width including handle 3.75 inch (9.5 cm) by height 2 5/8 inch (6.5 cm). Condition: Stable but not perfect. Two historic chips to rim, two hairlines to rim, minor manufacturing fault to base rim. ITEM ID:13804A Rare The Gleaner Girl Childs Nursery Ware Mug Red Transferware C 1830S