Jug 1800 - 1815

This earthenware jug, produced by Phillips and Co., is a fascinating example of 19th-century British decorative arts. Dating from 1800 to 1815, it features a black and white transfer-printed image of a view of the Iron Bridge across the River Severn in Shropshire, England. The inscription below the image celebrates the bridge's construction under the patronage of Mr. R. Brindon, Esq. This piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates how everyday objects were used to commemorate significant events and achievements in British history.