Jug (Pitcher)

  • Category:

    Ceramics

  • Creator (Role):

    Herculaneum Factory (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

  • Materials:

    Earthenware (creamware); Lead glaze

  • Techniques:

    Printed, Thrown

  • Museum Object Number:

    1965.0069


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1965.0069

Object Name

Jug (Pitcher)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mrs. Rodney M. Layton

Creator (Role)

Herculaneum Factory (Possible maker)
1796-1840

Place of Origin

Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Subjects

George Washington; Military; Political figure; Maritime

Materials

Earthenware (creamware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Printed, Thrown

Dimensions (inches)

10.68 (H) , 11.5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

27.14 (H) , 29.21 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

The diam. measurement includes spout and handle. The dia. of the body is 8.5.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Miller, J. Jefferson. 1974 English Yellow-Glazed Earthenware.
Yellow ware mug with same printed subject: pp. 74 & 83, no. 50, John Dawson & Co., Sunderland, based on marked jug. c. 1810
[Article] Magid, Barbara H. 2006 "Commemorative Wares in George Washington's Hometown". Ceramics in America. 2-39.
Pitcher with Nelson portrait printed in black, excavated Arell's Tavern, Alexandria VA: pp. 14-15, fig. 20, c. 1805 commemorative.