Description: Offered here is a curious Wedgwood Jug / Pitcher in creamware / Queen’s Ware with red-printed etching of a cotton gin scene on one side and the quote “This is no HUMBUG” on the other. Research has not revealed the connection between Eli Whitney’s cotton gin invention of 1793 and the quote uttered by Dr. John Collins Warren, founder of Mass General Hospital, in 1846 upon the first use of ether anesthetics in surgery. The word humbug is described as ‘something designed to deceive and mislead’. If someone reading this has any clue of the connection between the two vignettes on this pitcher, please let me know. Meanwhile a great example of historical significance. It measures 6 1/2” high x 6 1/2” from spout to handle, and made c1960 is in superior condition – no chips, cracks, nor crazing. See photo for printed and impressed Wedgwood made in England marks; and also of etching as posted in several journals.
Price: 28 USD
Location: York, Maine
End Time: 2025-01-08T22:32:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Wedgwood
Pattern: historical cotton gin
Type: Jug
Color: Red
Model: JUG
Material: creamware
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
