Mug
ca. 1982 (made)
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White Earthenware, cylindrical mug with opaque white glaze and a loop handle. The design is a cartoon style drawing of a British sailor at the bows of the battle-ship 'HMS Brittania' with aircraft overhead, a large union Jack planted on an island where Argentinean runs away; with the caption 'GO GET 'EM LADS!' and 'The British Task Force' Printed in red and light and dark-blue
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | White Earthenware with opaque white glaze |
| Brief description | Mug, made by Prince William Pottery Co. ca. 1982, Staffordshire |
| Physical description | White Earthenware, cylindrical mug with opaque white glaze and a loop handle. The design is a cartoon style drawing of a British sailor at the bows of the battle-ship 'HMS Brittania' with aircraft overhead, a large union Jack planted on an island where Argentinean runs away; with the caption 'GO GET 'EM LADS!' and 'The British Task Force' Printed in red and light and dark-blue |
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| Gallery label | Gallery 76, case 23; label until 20/3/2015
Mugs With Messages
Mugs are the traditional drinking vessels
of workers and have been made in their
millions. Invery many different ways they
have been decorated and embellished to
become tools of propaganda, calls to action
and symbols of unity. The act of raising a
mug to the lips directly connects the user's
character and values to the sentiments
expressed on it. This is a selection of British
mugs designed with activism in mind.
Britain
Printed earthenware(20/3/2015) |
| Object history | Catalogued in the sale as 'Sun' mug, presumable meaning the Sun newspaper |
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| Accession number | C.108-1991 |
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| Record created | February 18, 2008 |
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