Description: A memory jug is an African American folk art form that memorializes the dead. It is a general term for a vessel whose surface is adorned with an assortment of broken china, glass shards, and small objects, especially items associated with a dead person. They are also called forget-me-not jugs, mourning jugs, memory vessels, spirit jars, whatnot jars, ugly jugs, and whimsy jars. Overpainted with gold tone. This jug features initials "GAR", old eyeglasses, many shells, crystals, buttons, lions head, doll shoe, and more. Measures 11.5" tall. Please feel encouraged to contact me for more pictures or with any questions you have! SHIPPING: Please note, Ground Advantage is cheaper but significantly slower than Priority Mail from Alaska. Both are listed as options to choose at check out.
Price: 195 USD
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
End Time: 2024-10-21T23:52:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Unknown
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Medium
Color: Multi Color
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Period: Victorian (1830-1900)
Region of Origin: Unknown
Type: Sculptures & Carvings
Unit Type: Unit
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 14 in
Style: Americana
Original/Reproduction: Original
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1950
Production Technique: Mixed Media
Country/Region of Manufacture: USA
Unit Quantity: 1
Handmade: Yes
