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Pimpernel

Mug
1996 (designed), 1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bone china mug of 'York' shape, cylindrical with curved handle, able to hold 9 fl. oz. It is decorated with transfer-printed design based on William Morris' Pimpernel.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Pimpernel (manufacturer's title)
  • York (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Bone china with transfer-printed decoration
Brief description
'York' shape mug in 'Pimpernel' pattern (based on William Morris' Pimpernel), bone china with transfer-printed decoration, manufactured by Dunoon Ceramics Ltd., England, 1996.
Physical description
Bone china mug of 'York' shape, cylindrical with curved handle, able to hold 9 fl. oz. It is decorated with transfer-printed design based on William Morris' Pimpernel.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.8cm
  • Diameter: 6.75cm
  • Include handle, approx. width: 9.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • "'Pimpernel', adapted from William Morris designs / Dunoon Fine Bone China / Made in England" (Printed in black in circle, incorporating green flower motif from the main pattern)
  • '8' (Printed in white)
Credit line
Gift of Dunoon Ceramics Ltd.
Object history
1996 was the centenery of Morris' death.
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
See Subject Information File
Collection
Accession number
C.50-1996

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Record createdNovember 28, 2008
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