Herculaneum Pottery
Jug

Public Domain

ExpandFavorite

Images(2)

Maker Herculaneum PotteryLiverpool, active 1796–1841

CultureEnglish

Titles

Datec. 1800–1810

Made inLiverpool, England

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (creamware) with enamel and transfer print

Dimensions8 3/4 × 8 in. (22.2 × 20.3 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.61.41

Not on view

Explore Further

Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

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. This jug features transfer-printed images on both sides. One on side, a three-masted ship with an American flag and pennant is shown. The other side features a bellflower-decorated oval surrounding militia, cannon with cannon balls, and an American flag with the Great Seal. The legend reads “Success to America whose Militia is better than standing Armies. May its citizens emulate soldiers and its soldiers Heroes.”
Provenance[Ginsburg & Levy, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, July 27, 1961; given to MFAH.
Exhibition History

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.