Jug
ca. 1800 (made)
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Jug of earthenware transfer-printed in black. Barrel-shaped with a spreading base and mouth, flat loop handle and projecting lip. On one side is a shield of arms charged with a sheaf of corn and various agricultural implements flanked by a milkmaid with a churn and a labourer with a scythe, with a plough for the crest and two scrolls, the one above inscribed 'IN GOD IS OUR TRUST'. On the other side is a rococo medallion enclosing a landscape with houses, a stream and bridge, and a church in the distance. In front a smaller oval medallion has a figure of Diana seated with her hound beneath a tree, with a cupid flying above her. Below the lip are painted the initials 'I.P.'. Black line round the rim and foot-rim.
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Materials and techniques | Earthenware transfer-printed in black |
Brief description | Jug of earthenware, transfer-printed in black by Thomas Fletcher at Shelton, made in Staffordshire, ca. 1800. |
Physical description | Jug of earthenware transfer-printed in black. Barrel-shaped with a spreading base and mouth, flat loop handle and projecting lip. On one side is a shield of arms charged with a sheaf of corn and various agricultural implements flanked by a milkmaid with a churn and a labourer with a scythe, with a plough for the crest and two scrolls, the one above inscribed 'IN GOD IS OUR TRUST'. On the other side is a rococo medallion enclosing a landscape with houses, a stream and bridge, and a church in the distance. In front a smaller oval medallion has a figure of Diana seated with her hound beneath a tree, with a cupid flying above her. Below the lip are painted the initials 'I.P.'. Black line round the rim and foot-rim. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
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Other number | Sch. II 360 - Schreiber number |
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Accession number | 414:1093-1885 |
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Record created | April 29, 2009 |
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