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Jug (1 of 2)

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possibly made in Cumnock, Ayrshire

Postcard of Jug (1 of 2).
000-100-003-233-C
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Jug (1 of 2)

This shows the front of a glazed earthenware jug which dates from the second half of the 19th century. The jug was possibly made by the Cumnock Pottery in Ayrshire.

The inscription reads 'J. Samson & Son/Cumnock/Castle Douglas'.

A pottery was originally established in Cumnock by James Taylor in 1792. In the second half of the 19th century it became well known for its 'couthy' motto ware.


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Online ID: 000-100-003-233-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 138
Date: Second half of the 19th century
Material: Inscription: J. SAMSON & SON CUMNOCK CASTLE-DOUGLAS
Dimensions: 310 mm H (to top of handle) x 200 mm D
What: Jar
Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
Who: J. Samson and Son (Inscribed on the jar)
Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Cumnock
Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Castle Douglas
Event:
Description: Glazed cream and dark brown jar with a handle and a narrow neck which held a cork, with an inscription on the front of the jar
References:
  • Quail, G. The Cumnock Pottery. Ayrshire Archaeological & Natural History Society: 1993. 
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