Fake ?

[greenacres]

I called the museum today. It's so small they are only open Tues. and Sat. Since this was a gift in the 40's from someone who lived in one of the houses I'm still not sure. This area is so small, Im not sure if there able and can afford mass production. I have put it in my computer 100 different ways wouldn't one come up? I'm hoping I hear from the museum tomorrow.

[greenacres]

Spoke to the museum today. The person I spoke with knew nothing of a mug. He turned it over to the Director. Interesting....... Let's see what he says or finds out.

[talesofthesevenseas]

That is interesting. Keep us posted!

[KC]

Yepper....would like to know!

[greenacres]

I finally heard from the miserable director of the Elfreth's Alley Museum. They never commerically produced any mugs that he was aware of. I have a feeling my mug is real.

[waywardangler]

Then that is GREAT news, greenacres!

[talesofthesevenseas]

That is VERY cool! I take it he was miserable because you had the mug and he did not?

[greenacres]

I can't figure out what his problem was. I thanked him for all his help, sarcasticly. You would think he would have been a lot nicer. Cry baby! lol

[greenacres]

I was wondering if any of our new members would know anything about this. I wanted to bump it up for that reason. That Antique Roadshow ad wanted $30.00. Forget it! I'm going to email the New Jewish Museum in Philadelphia next, but I thought I would just check.

[sapphire]

greenacres could you post new pics please! (or the old ones) 

[mart]

Yes !!  Please !! 

[greenacres]

Sorry, I thought the pictures were still there. These are not great, but here we go.

[greenacres]

Are the photos good enough? I them late the other night.

[Ipcress]

The base appears incredibly clean - where has it been stored ?

I think this was made certainly within the last 120 years. There's crazing but a closer look at the pottery and incision tells a different story.
What's the history of the item that you know to be true ? e.g what you've been told first hand.

A Jewish family did live at this address in the 20th century

[greenacres]

My mother in law is 87. Her husband was given this mug as a gift from a person who lived in Elfreth's Alley. They were doing work in the house and found it.