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On Display: House - Liverpool Hall
Jug (Pitcher)
Herculaneum Factory
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Herculaneum Factory (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Liverpool; Merseyside; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1965.0069
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Rodney M. Layton
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Complete Details
Object Number
1965.0069
Object Name
Jug (Pitcher)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Herculaneum Factory (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Liverpool; Merseyside; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Subject(s)
- George Washington
- Military
- Political figure
- Maritime
Materials
- Earthenware (creamware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Printed
- Thrown
Dimensions (inches)
10.68 (H) x 11.5 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.14 (H) x 29.21 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
The diam. measurement includes spout and handle. The dia. of the body is 8.5.
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. 1810Article: 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.