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This earthenware mug was made in the 19th century, possibly in Bo'ness in West Lothian. It is sprig moulded with a figure of a tobacco taker.

Sprig moulded mug with a blue band, possibly by J. Jamieson of Bo'ness

Good supplies of coal and clay and easy transport by sea meant that the south side of the Firth of Forth was an ideal location for potteries to develop. Small-scale works existed there from the 17th century and larger factories developed from around 1750.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-464-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEK 1164
• Date: 19th century
  
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• Subject: Post-medieval pottery and porcelain (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: J. Jamieson?, Bo'ness (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, West Lothian, Bo'ness
  
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