George VI jug

Summary

Jug in the form of a three-dimensional head and neck portrait of George VI in dress uniform, with spreading foot in the form of shoulder. Loop handle at back of neck and shoulder, in the form of a large capital letter G, a small block between upper and lower tails of the G, reading VI on one side and 1937 on the other. Matt cream glaze, with bright yellow enamel coat to interior.

Display Label

Gallery subtheme panel Telling Tales With the passing of time, life becomes history. What happens today is transformed by tomorrow into just another story that fades and is forgotten. But we look for ways of holding onto history, of fixing it, keeping it real and alive for future generations to know. Mementoes, keepsakes and souvenirs form the subject of this display. Objects that celebrate and commemorate, that speak of lives lived and events unfolding, from the coronation of kings to the fond memory of a seaside holiday. Some of these stories are from recent history; things you might well remember yourself. Others are older, tales from centuries ago. All of these things happened once, and were as real as this morning's news. The cheapest souvenir can be a potent reminder.