Jug, made to celebrate capture of French general Antoine-Francois Brennier by Corporal John McKay, 71st (Highland) Regiment

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Earthenware jugs like this were produced in quantity around 1808-9 to celebrate the capture of the French general Antoine-Francois Brennier by Corporal John McKay, 71st (Highland) Regiment at the battle of Vimiera in Spain in 1808. McKay was commissioned an officer for this exploit.

Brennier is shown handing over his purse and watch to McKay in the underglaze transfer-printing which decorates this jug. Jugs of this shape and size would serve a variety of domestic uses, such as the service of milk or beer.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-379-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1931.536
• Date: 1808
  Around 1808-9
  
• Material: Coloured
  Jug
  
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• What: Jug
  
• Subject: Ceramics and glass
  
• Who: 71st Regiment of Foot (British land forces)
  Corporal McKay
  General Brennier
  
• Where:
• Event: Battle of Vimiera
  
• Description: 71st Regiment of Foot - Old jug with coloured representation on each side of Corporal McKay taking General Brennier prisoner; Battle of Vimiera, 1808
  
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