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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Winston Churchill Toby Jug
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Winston Churchill Toby Jug

Artifact IDMO 1942.203.28
Object Type Jug, Toby
Maker (English pottery brand, founded 1770)
Dateca. 1942
Mediumceramic (earthenware)
Dimensionsoverall H 7 3/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 6 1/2 in (19.7 cm x 10.8 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA glazed and multi-colored handled pitcher in the form of a seated Winston Churchill. He is shown wearing a blue coat, a yellow and white shirt, a blue bow tie, gray pants, black shoes, and a gray and black top hat. A cigar is in his mouth. On the underside of the pitcher is the maker's mark and information: COPELAND / SPODE / ENGLAND / REG - APPLIED FOR.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 25, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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