Liverpool Jug c. 1936

The "Liverpool Jug" is a ceramic pitcher made in England around 1936 by the artist Helmut Hiatt. It is a perfect example of commemorative pottery, celebrating the American Revolution and its heroes. The pitcher is decorated with an image of a man, likely George Washington, standing on a hill with a cannon in the background, ships in the distance, and a flag waving overhead. The design includes an inscription that commemorates the ideals of the Revolution: "We will be free, or we will die; we will conquer, or we will fall; the rights and laws we ever will defend." The jug measures 25.4 x 20.3 cm and is a beautiful example of historical American pottery.