Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug antique gouache painting Smith Co of Platsville

Smith Co of Platsville

Case shows some wear on the back side (a rare swan design)

brittle and torn but still holding together

many of them I think as good for adult cocktail parties as kid's birthdays

Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug antique gouache painting Smith Co of PlatsvilleDifferent 19th century child's mugs for different reasons though made for children, these always feel quite loaded in one way or another, and here the all caps urgent "WARNING" feels very timely indeed. Also a reminder that, as much as we might like to imagine otherwise, most childhoods were never carefree. 2 11 16" d x 2 3 4" t. 3 1 2" across at handle. Very very good antique condition, no chips, cracks or other issues, just a few imperfections