Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug red headed doll Signed Kittie on reverse

Signed Kittie on reverse

and while it shows its age

and believe it was only ever produced in a small batch of prototypes

but the booklet is holding together well and individual drawings are in good shape

or tucked into

Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug red headed doll Signed Kittie on reverseDifferent 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