Object Number: N47

Collection: Applied Art

Object Name: jug

Description: Shouldered body with short wide neck, pointed pouring lip; pixie-ear handle. Printed in black with the arms of the Weavers' Company with mottoes 'BY OUR INDUSTRY THE NAKED ARE CLOTHED' and 'WEAVE TRUTH WITH TRUST'; on opposite side, a verse: 'Before weaving was invented Nakedness walk'd every where And the Rich was well contented The Skins of hairy Beasts to wear In the Night like dolesome Spirits They walk'd both naked & forlorn Then may we say bless'd be the day A Weaver in the World was born' Silver lustre band with resist stylised foliage on neck, silver lustre detailing on handle and lip.