Mug

Creamware mug, transfer-printed with a country scene of a sailor approaching a girl who holds a parasol, with a church and a ship in background. 'JACK ON A CRUISE/Avast there! - Back your Maintop-sail'. The mug is hand-coloured in green, blue, yellow and brown with a brown painted rim. Jack has a blue coat and yellow waistcoat, the girl wears a blue dress and yellow shawl.

Object Details

ID: AAA4494
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Mug
Display location: Display - Nelson, Navy, Nation Gallery
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1795
Exhibition: Nelson, Navy, Nation
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 120 x 125 x 90 mm