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Westminster

Mug
1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stoneware mug of 'Lismore' shape, cylindrical with tall loop handle, able to hold 10 fl. oz. Decorated with transfer-printed design based on William Morris' "Pomegranate" pattern.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Westminster (manufacturer's title)
  • Lismore (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Stoneware with transfer-printed decoration
Brief description
'Lismore' shape mug in 'Westminster' pattern, adapted from William Morris' "Pomegranate" pattern, stoneware with transfer-printed decoration, manufactured by Dunoon Ceramics Ltd., Scotland, 1996.
Physical description
Stoneware mug of 'Lismore' shape, cylindrical with tall loop handle, able to hold 10 fl. oz. Decorated with transfer-printed design based on William Morris' "Pomegranate" pattern.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.7cm
  • Diameter: 7cm
  • Include handle, approx. width: 10.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • "'Westminster', adapted from William Morris designs / Dunoon Stoneware / Made in Scotland" (Printed in black)
  • '21' (Printed in white)
Credit line
Given by the manufacturer
Object history
1996 was the centenary of Morris death.
Production
After 'Pomegranate' pattern designed by William Morris.
Collection
Accession number
C.53-1996

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Record createdNovember 27, 2008
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