For Learning, Very Scarce and Lovely c. 1820s Pearlware Transferware Child's Mug (Two Small Chips) vintage Wrico box I like all different sorts

I like all different sorts of books for all different sorts of reasons

carving itself 1 1/16" w

Definitely a bit wonky

and more fun to spend some time with it

1970s Towle Walnut Shell Games I've had in the shop

For Learning, Very Scarce and Lovely c. 1820s Pearlware Transferware Child's Mug (Two Small Chips) vintage Wrico box I like all different sortsAn early one, and a scarce one, which I've done some searching for but can't find another example of out there. All sorts of lessons imparted on these English transfer decorated children's mugs, but to my sensibilities distilling the sentiment down to "For Learning" is pure perfection and a happy embodiment of the child themselves determining the direction of their learning pursuit! With beautiful lettering (the font the same as early bone alphabets),