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Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990

Hobo character jug produced by John Humphreys Pottery of Staffordshire, England, circa 1990 in a limited edition of 1,000. A hobo is a homeless person, tramp or vagrant. He is commonly associated with hitching free rides on-board freight cars on the trains that crisscross the United States. Commissioned by Pick-Kwik Wines & Spirits, this Hobo character jug is an advertising piece for Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey and has a white Jim Beam bottle for its handle.

Maker:

John Humphreys Pottery

England

circa 1990

Model #:

Beam Boozer's Collection

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

6"

Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990
Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990
Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990
Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990
Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990
Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990
Hobo character jug - John Humphreys Pottery circa 1990
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