Artist: Unknown; Date(s): 1817; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, harvest jug, slip-coated, earthenware, slip-coated with incised decoration under lead glaze; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928 [GL.C.64-1928]
Description: Harvest jug. Earthenware, slip-coated with incised decoration under lead glaze. On the front, a shield-shaped panel with the inscription 'Success to the Plough Revd D Evans'. Above, two flags with the words 'Peace' and 'Plenty'. At the sides, large branches with flowers and foliage. Below the handle, in a heart-shaped panel, the inscription 'Out of the Earth I first was dug, and to the Potter brought, and from a lump of clay was form'd as pleas'd his skilful thought, but now a servent unto you my friends to carry Beer to cheer your hearts and make you sing and Jovial Pass the year, September 9 1817'.
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