Jug
1777 (made)
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Hand painted jug, made from cream-glazed earthenware. Made for the birth of William Adams' first son, William Adams Jr. On the base of the jug, 'junier' is painted, an old spelling of junior.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with cream glaze and handpainted decoration |
| Brief description | Jug, celebrating the birth of William Adams' first son, hand-painted earthenware, 1777 |
| Physical description | Hand painted jug, made from cream-glazed earthenware, on the front of the jug is handpainted decoration, inscription ' William Adams 1777' with a foliate border in red and black, on the base of the jug, 'junier' is painted, an old spelling of junior. |
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| Credit line | V&A Wedgwood Collection. Presented by Art Fund with major support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, private donations and a public appeal. |
| Object history | Purchased from Geoffrey Godden 20th May 2000 |
| Summary | Hand painted jug, made from cream-glazed earthenware. Made for the birth of William Adams' first son, William Adams Jr. On the base of the jug, 'junier' is painted, an old spelling of junior. |
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| Accession number | WE.3917-2014 |
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| Record created | March 15, 2022 |
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