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Delftware mug

Findspot: 
London or Bristol
Period: 
Date: 
1752
Material: 
Ceramic/Pottery
Dimensions: 
H. 9.5cm; Dia. 9.6cm

Painted on this Delftware mug is an image of a father holding the hand of his young daughter. At the top is written: Mary Turner Aged 2 years 14 days Sepr. 2 1752. Could this be the date of her baptism, or perhaps the day she died?

Collection information

Collection: 
Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Accession No: 
C.1583-1928

Exhibition details

Catalogue number: 
18

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