Mug [Shaving]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.75

Maker

Empire Porcelain Co Ltd

Description

A cream coloured ceramic shaving mug. Decorated on one side with a transfer print image of flowers and leaves. There is red around the rim of the mug and spout. Circular hollow at top with 7 drainage holes in a grid. Marked on the base: 'Empire Ware / Stoke on Trent / England / Ivory Glaze'.

Marks

EMPIRE WARE / ENGLAND / IVORY GLAZE Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic

Credit Line

Empire Porcelain Co Ltd. Mug [Shaving], 2011.75. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Product, Shaving Mug, Shaving Personal Artefacts Toilet Articles Hair Care Artefacts

Production place

Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Tableware Coffee cup Flower Plant Drinkware Dishware Cup Teacup Serveware Porcelain

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