Mid-Century Japanese Count Down Blast Off Child's Mug antique bone brush the Alice (Goose) Nanogak drawings

the Alice (Goose) Nanogak drawings in these two book are the next best thing---the perfect books to read aloud snuggled up together (with kids or adults) taking in the drawings and stories together

and then on reverse just this funny little patch of colorful stitched blobs which just seem like a little flurry of exuberant moments

which adds to its richness

MA--a business which seems to still exist

Mid-Century Japanese Count Down Blast Off Child's Mug antique bone brush the Alice (Goose) Nanogak drawingsA charmer of a child's mug I'd say, giving 19th c. Staffordshire ones a run for their money! Made in Japan 1950s 60s, with a man in space suit on one side surrounded by stars, and earth viewed from space on the flip. Plus a rocket of a handle that doubles as a whistle just blow into the top end of it. Blast off! Great graphics and really fun. 3 15 16" t x 2 7 8" in diameter x 4 3 16" across at handle. Good vintage condition, with a little glaze loss