Beer jug

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Beer jug

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.276

Description

A stoneware jug with a lid and closure catch.

Context

It was not unusual before 1900 for beer to be brought to workers in jugs at lunchtime in their place of work or to be taken home after work.

Category

Domestic

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

225 mm

Diameter

90 mm

Circumference

380 mm

Weight

1,213 g

Dimension Notes

Circumference measured at widest point

Location

* Untyped Location

C6S4

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good