Early 20th Century Butcher "John Albano" Motif Shaving Mug funeral home MM - C-16116 - 082625

MM - C-16116 - 082625

exposed fabrication

and locally sourced materials

The company's success led to rapid expansion across the United States and internationally

Manufactured by Dobson in Illinois

Early 20th Century Butcher "John Albano" Motif Shaving Mug funeral home MM - C-16116 - 082625Porcelain occupational shaving mug featuring a hand painted bull's head flanked by crossed butcher tools, set beneath a gilt lettered name reading "John Albano." The imagery directly reflects the owner's trade, with bold red accents, fine linework, and gold highlights giving the piece strong visual character. Along the lower edge, the address "85 Central Ave., Corona, L. I." is clearly inscribed, grounding the mug in a specific Queens barbershop on