American Toby Jug Museum 

Lou Costello character jug produced by Don Barclay of Hollywood, California, circa 1940. Louis Francis Cristillo (1906-1959), better known as Lou Costello, was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known for his double act with straight man Bud Abbott and their routine "Who's on First?". Abbott and Costello, who teamed in burlesque in 1936, were among the most popular and highest-paid entertainers in the world during World War II. During a national tour in 1942, they sold $85 million in war bonds in 35 days. By 1955, their popularity waned from overexposure, and their film and television contracts lapsed. Their partnership ended in 1957. From "Who's on First?", a baseball bat and ball form the handle of the jug. This is one of a series of jugs produced by Barclay called Hollywood Mugs.