"Ben Franklin" Toby Jug

From Mattatuck Museum

United Pottery Company (created by)
Mattatuck Historical Soc (owned by)

circa 1847 – 1858 (Date manufactured/created)

flint-enamel glazed earthenware

"Toby" Jug

5 1/2 in. H X 4 in. W X 5 in. D Measurement Notes: Dimensions Extent: overall with handle
Framed?: No

Daniel Greatback, an English potter/designer, who came to America in the 1830s to design molded ware, was responsible for many of the unusual toby forms produced at the Fenton-directed pottery.

Gift of Mrs. C. Sanford Bull, 1955.

Accession/ID Number X70.163