Early 20th Century Butcher "John Albano" Motif Shaving Mug funeral home exposed fabrication

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WEN began selling tools and machinery in 1951 and still operates today

MM - C-16116 - 082625

born in 1899 in Hell's Kitchen

Early 20th Century Butcher "John Albano" Motif Shaving Mug funeral home exposed fabricationPorcelain 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