Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug red headed doll I am not certain if

I am not certain if OV signifies the initials of the artist or something else

a few very small light scratches to the surface of the glaze

and it reminded me of how infrequently I find modern sculpture of a substantial scale that I really like when I am out hunting for things

she has a well stuffed cotton body

I really like the somewhat looser handwriting in this one

Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug red headed doll I am not certain ifDifferent 19th century child's mugs for different reasons though made for children, these always feel quite loaded in one way or another, and here the all caps urgent "WARNING" feels very timely indeed. Also a reminder that, as much as we might like to imagine otherwise, most childhoods were never carefree. 2 11 16" d x 2 3 4" t. 3 1 2" across at handle. Very very good antique condition, no chips, cracks or other issues, just a few imperfections