A creamware pottery mug painted in black with the inscription Joseph Willis Born FebY, 16 1817 Lost JanYth 17 1826 Suddenly from earth release'd Taken to an earthly rest Found the rest we toil to find Land'd in the arms of God within a garland of flowers, with loop handle, circa 1826 -- 5¾in. high

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A creamware pottery mug painted in black with the inscription Joseph Willis Born FebY, 16 1817 Lost JanYth 17 1826 Suddenly from earth release'd Taken to an earthly rest Found the rest we toil to find Land'd in the arms of God within a garland of flowers, with loop handle, circa 1826 -- 5¾in. high

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