Mug
ca. 1980 (designed), ca. 1980 (manufactured)
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Earthenware mug, straight-sided with a detachable smaller and curvilinear base and symmetrical handle. Glazed and printed on blue ground, with motif in paler blue and dark brown. The main logo says “Cadbury’s” in orange and dark blue, and is surrounded by orange flowers.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware with printed decoration and glazed |
Brief description | Mug with the 'Kiln Craft' trade name, glazed earthenware with printed decoration, manufactured by Staffordshire Potteries Ltd., England, ca. 1980. |
Physical description | Earthenware mug, straight-sided with a detachable smaller and curvilinear base and symmetrical handle. Glazed and printed on blue ground, with motif in paler blue and dark brown. The main logo says “Cadbury’s” in orange and dark blue, and is surrounded by orange flowers. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr Oliver Watson |
Object history | Part of a large collection of mugs acquired in 1991. It aims to illustrate the various uses of the 'Mug as bearer of message' over the past decade. |
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Accession number | C.171-1991 |
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Record created | November 19, 2008 |
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