Reagan-Bush Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Mug, 1981
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John Frank, head of the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee established Frankoma Pottery in 1933. They used native clays of Oklahoma to create their Southwestern-inspired wares. But the Franks also successfully developed new lines of commemorative pieces that became sought-after collectibles. The company made this political party mug celebrating the 1981 inauguration of President Reagan.
John Frank, head of the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee established Frankoma Pottery in 1933. They used native clays of Oklahoma to create their Southwestern-inspired wares. But the Franks also successfully developed new lines of commemorative pieces that became sought-after collectibles. The company made this political party mug celebrating the 1981 inauguration of President Reagan.
Artifact
Mug (Cup)
Date Made
1981
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.174.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Paul Holoweski, in Memory of John Jovanovich.
Material
Earthenware
Glaze
Color
Green
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in.
Diameter: 6 in.
Inscriptions
on one side: GOP on other side: 1981 / REAGAN / BUSH on bottom: FRANKOMA / U.S. PAT. / D215-868
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