Herculaneum Pottery
Jug

MakerLiverpool, active 1796–1841
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Jug
Datec. 1810–1820
Made inLiverpool, England
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (creamware) with transfer print
Dimensions8 × 5 3/8 in. (20.3 × 13.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.61.58
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Ceramics Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionIn the mid-1700s, English potters developed a light- or cream-colored earthenware body that, when coated with a lead glaze, yielded wares with a glassy, shiny surface. Josiah Wedgwood continued to refine creamware pottery, which he later called “Queens’ Ware” because of a commission he received from Queen Charlotte in 1765. Many potteries produced these wares, employing numerous techniques to decorate them. Based out of Toxteth, Liverpool, the Herculaneum Pottery produced creamware and pearlware pottery together with bone china porcelain. This jug features transfer-printed images on both sides. On one side, a personification of America appears to give instruction to Native Americans on the heroes of the new nation; the other side features a memorial obelisk dedicated to George Washington.
Provenance[Samuel H. Laidacker (1904–1994), Bristol, Pennsylvania]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, September 8, 1961; given to MFAH, by 1966.

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