Shaving mug with pastoral scene of the McDonell family, c. 1890s

Ceramic

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Shaving mug with pastoral scene of the McDonell family, c. 1890s

Entry/Object ID

1990.13.33

Description

Acc. No. 90.13.33 Subject Category: Household (decorative) Date or Period: C. 1890's Object: Mug, shaving Description: Hand painted porcelain shaving mug, inscribed "J. McDonell” (misspelled), and motif of resting sheep, trees, flowers, etc., accentuated with gold. Unmarked porcelain, signed on base "R. Samisch, 209 Sutter St., S.F." Size: H-4 inches, opening diameter-3 1/4 inches. History of Object: Shaving mug originally owned by John McDonell, uncle of the donor, who ran a butcher shop in the 1500 block of Park Street. He was a member of a pioneer Alameda family. Acquired from: Roberta McDonell Keef Date: 2-17-1990