Beer Mug Beige/Brown #54 Canada Vintage

Vintage Beer Mug Beige /Brown
Stamped #54 Canada
Brushed hand finished with a black striped and Rita Gerard script in beige.
5 1/8 inches tall x 3 inches uneven diameter at mouth,
base is oval 2 3/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches oval.
Note the handle starting from the base is very strudy.
Inside id beige.
In the 70s thoses were very popular for card clubs, bowling ect. with the names etched on it,
This one is in excellent condition.
Possibly made by Beauceware or Laurentian Pottery here in Quebec.

I wonder who was Rita Gerard?

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