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![Bessie character jug - Lefton China circa 1970](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_09ab83f98fe74092b4a508442d2f46fe~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_280,h_419,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited_edited_edited_.png)
Bessie character jug produced by Lefton China of Chicago, Illinois, circa 1970. Bessie and Bess are cow nicknames that evolved from Bos. While there isn't a definitive origin for the change, Bessie has become a common variation for Bossy on American farms due to the corruption of the Latin word Bos. This sweet cow is dressed in flowers for Spring.
Maker:
Lefton China
United States
circa 1970
Model #:
6513
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
3 1/2"
![Bessie character jug - Lefton China circa 1970](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a8b614_1c2fb28a10d7470aadaa84d93dc77a4c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_229,h_344,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Image-place-holder_edited.png)
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