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Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950

Uncle Sam toby jug large size produced by Shorter & Son of Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1950. Uncle Sam is the jocular name and personage given to the government of the United States. Uncle Sam is often depicted as a tall, thin man having a white beard and wearing a blue tailcoat, red-and-white-striped trousers, and a tall hat with a band of stars. Over the years he has become recognized worldwide as the United States' national symbol. A soaring bald eagle forms the handle of the jug. This is the largest of three known sizes with the medium size standing 5 3/4" tall and the small size $$$ inches.

Maker:

Shorter & Son

England

circa 1950

Model #:

toby jug

Size:

large

Height:

8 1/8"

Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950
Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950
Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950
Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950
Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950
Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950
Uncle Sam toby jug - Shorter & Son circa 1950
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