Mug [Empire Games 1950]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.110

Maker

Crown Lynn Potteries

Production period

1950s

Description

A white ceramic mug decorated on one side with a commemorative emblem for the 1950s Empire Games which were held in Auckland. The image shows a man in a variety of athletic poses. The year and a tiki is printed above the image. The reverse shows a map of New Zealand and lists the countries which participated in the Games. Marked on the base is the maker's name.

Marks

CROWN LYNN / NEW ZEALAND Maker's Mark
C309 Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Ceramic

Credit Line

Crown Lynn Potteries. 1950. Mug [Empire Games 1950], 2011.110. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

Related resources

Crown Lynn Potteries - Te Toi Uku

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Classification

Mug Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Service T&E Drinking Vessels

Production place

New Lynn Auckland City Auckland District Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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