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Category: Decorative Art

Tom Paine mug, c1792

This mug was made in about 1792. It carries an attack on the political writer Thomas Paine, with the following inscription: Prithee Tom Paine, why wilt thou meddling be? In others Business which concerns not thee For while thereon thou dost extend thy Cares Thou dost at home neglect they own affairs Observe the wicked… Continue reading Tom Paine mug, c1792

Published 4 July 2020
Categorised as Authors, Decorative Art, Kevin Bacon Tagged DA328554

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