Mug
MakerMade by
Empire Porcelain Company, Ltd.
English, 1896-20th century
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Katherine Louisa Lord
American, 1853 - 1938
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Mary Frances Lord
American, 1850 - 1938
Date1896-1912
MediumMechanically-molded buff-colored earthenware with a blue-tinted lead glaze underglaze cobalt blue decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth): 2 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 7/8in. (7.3 x 9.5 x 7.3cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mary F. Lord and Katherine L. Lord
DescriptionSmall buff-colored earthenware mug with a transfer-printed underglaze cobalt blue decoration and a blue-tinted lead glaze, a type of ceramic known as pearlware. The design found on all sides of the mug shows scenes from the Dutch countryside. Two windmills in the foreground look out over a body of water, with two sailboats sailing close together on the water. In the distance a third windmill sits on the shore. The mug also has a small handle which was molded, applied, and decorated by hand with underglaze cobalt blue.
The mug has a large crack running from the rim down through the foot. There are three small chips in the rim of the mug.
The mug has a large crack running from the rim down through the foot. There are three small chips in the rim of the mug.
Object number1938.24.38
MarkingsTransfer-printed mark in underglaze cobalt blue found on the bottom of the mug shows a crown above the words "EMPIRE WORKS" and the letters "EPC" in an elaborate script. Below the letters are the words "STOKE ON TRENT/ ENGLAND". A series of lines, dots, and shapes to the right of the mark may indicate a pattern, year, maker, or decorator.InscribedThe remains of a white paper label with a red border found on the bottom of the mug reads "4[two unknown numbers]".Subject Terms
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