American Toby Jug Museum 

William B. Travis character jug modeled by Robert I. Tabbenor and produced by Royal Doulton of Burslem, England, in a 2011 limited edition of 100 commissioned by UK International Ceramics. William Barret Travis (1809-836), will always be remembered as the Texas commander at the Battle of the Alamo. Travis studied law and became a practicing attorney at the young age of nineteen. He also published a newspaper, became a Mason, and joined the militia. A failed marriage led him to head for Texas in early 1831, where he obtained land from Stephen F. Austin and began to practice law. When friction developed between Texas and Mexico, Travis was one of the first to join the Texas forces. When
Mexican General Martin Perfecto de Cos demanded the surrender of the Texans' cannon, resulting in the Battle of Gonzales, Travis was one of hundreds to come to its defense. He arrived too late, however, to take part in any action. On orders from Provisional Governor Henry Smith in January of 1836, Travis
entered the Alamo with about thirty men. Within a few days, he found himself in command, when then commander James C. Neill took leave to care for his family. Travis commanded the Texas defenders during the Siege and Battle of the Alamo. His now famous Appeal from the Alamo for reinforcements has become an American symbol of unyielding courage and heroism. Although a
few reinforcements arrived before the Alamo fell, Travis and over 180 defenders gave their lives for Texas independence on March 6, 1836. A 1824 flag forms the handle of the jug. A light blue jacket colorway is known.