American Toby Jug Museum 

John Adams character jug produced in Japan circa 1950. John Adams (1735 - 1826) was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain. During the latter part of the war and in the early years of the nation, he served as a diplomat in Europe. He was the first person to hold the office of vice president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Historians have favorably ranked his administration. A quill forms the handle of the jug.