You are correct Bigwull. It was found by a person who was close to my father in law. This person gave it to him as a gift. It sat in my mother in laws china cabinet all these years. My husband says he remembers it as a small child. I don't think that anyone realized what it was. My mother in law ,being 87, decided she wanted to give some things away now. She gave me the mug because she knew I would really appreciate it. I told her I was going to look in to it. She is too cute! I haven't told her anything yet because I want to surprise her. I have something in mind. If I decide to loan it to the museum, I would do it in honor of my husband's father. Then, surprise her and take her to the museum. Will see what happens, but Thanks Tales.