Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug curated vintage gifts and the number of eggs

and the number of eggs gathered from the hens

and ice filled with flowers springing forth from their heads

is justifiably signed on the back: Blanche Wood (what a name

I assume this double-sided 13 was once part of a carnival game or something like that--or perhaps it marked an especially challenging obstacle on some sort of course

so while they do turn he doesn't really roll along

Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug curated vintage gifts and the number of eggsI can never resist an archeress, and really love that it is the sole girl here who holds the bow and arrow, while all the boys look on. With a nice big red target at the other end of the field, already holding three arrows, though no bullseye yet. A lesson in love and power for the kids of the early 19th century! 2 13 16 t x 2 7 8 d x 3 13 16 at handle. Overall very good condition, minimal crazing, with one tiny chip to the lip, primarily visible from