Milk Jug Collection

NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, 1861. The 7th Regiment of New York volunteers marching on Broadway on their way to the Pennsylvania Station and on to Washington, D.C

Specimens of M. Champfleury's collection of pottery, illustrative of the French Revolution, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Specimens of M. Champfleury's collection of pottery, illustrative of the French Revolution, 1864. '1. The portrait of Necker:...L'Espoir et le Soutien de la France...on a milk-pot. 2

Madame A. Aughié, Friend of Marie Antoinette, as a Dairymaid in the Royal Dairy at... 1787
Madame A. Aughie, Friend of Queen Marie Antoinette, as a Dairymaid in the Royal Dairy at Trianon, 1787

Woman pours milk from a jug, in a window, 1748-1798. Creator: Willem Joseph Laquy
Woman pours milk from a jug, in a window, 1748-1798

Perrette et le pot au lait, c1770. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Perrette et le pot au lait, c1770

Toy China Set, c. 1936. Creator: Albert Camilli
Toy China Set, c. 1936

Pottery Milk Jug, c. 1934. Creator: Edward Bashaw
Pottery Milk Jug, c. 1934

George Harrison pours himself a cup of tea in his carriage as The Beatles arrive at Bangor Station in North Wales, from London Euston

Still life, 1918 (oil on canvas)
5043069 Still life, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Mooney, Edward Hartley (c.1878-1938); 51x61 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Domestic still life composition arranged on a white table top)

La Fontaines Fables - Milkmaid and the milk pail
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Milk maid and the milk pail

La Fontaines Fables - Milk Maid and the Milkpail
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Milk Maid and the Milk Pail

Milk Jug, Mennecy, 1750-60. Creator: Mennecy Porcelain Factory
Milk Jug, Mennecy, 1750-60

Cream Pot, 1755 / 76. Creator: Myer Myers
Cream Pot, 1755/76

Cream Pot, 1765 / 76. Creator: Myer Myers
Cream Pot, 1765/76

Milk Pot, c. 1750. Creator: Nicholas Roosevelt
Milk Pot, c. 1750

Milk Pot, 1785 / 94. Creator: Bancroft Woodcock
Milk Pot, 1785/94

Milk Pot, 1784. Creator: Paul Revere
Milk Pot, 1784

Milk Jug (Pot alait Hebert), Vincennes, 1755
Milk Jug (Pot a lait Hebert), Vincennes, 1755

Zoar Milk Pitcher, c. 1939. Creator: Ralph Russell
Zoar Milk Pitcher, c. 1939

Milk Jug, Staffordshire, c. 1725 / 40. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Milk Jug, Staffordshire, c. 1725/40

Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1760 / 69. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1760/69

Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1765 / 80. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1765/80

Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1760 / 70. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1760/70

Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1760 / 75. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Milk Jug, Staffordshire, 1760/75

Milk Jug (part of a Coffee Service), Vienna, c. 1770. Creator
Milk Jug (part of a Coffee Service), Vienna, c. 1770

Milk Jug, Paris, c. 1820. Creator: Denuelle Porcelain Manufactory
Milk Jug, Paris, c. 1820

Tea Service, Shropshire, c. 1885. Creator: Thomas Blocksidge
Tea Service, Shropshire, c. 1885

Tea Service for Twelve, Sevres Porcelain Factory, Paris, 1807-08 (porcelain
3481179 Tea Service for Twelve, SAvres Porcelain Factory, Paris, 1807-08 (porcelain, enamel & gilt) by Caron, Christophe-Ferdinand (1774-1831); teapot

Tea Time, 1911 (oil on canvas)
BRN165332 Tea Time, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Sevres part tea service ( Cabaret Bonaparte ), 1812 (hard-paste porcelain)
1265835 Sevres part tea service ( Cabaret Bonaparte ), 1812 (hard-paste porcelain) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381)
996381 Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381) by Mawji, Oomersi (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a teapot, a milk jug)

Part tea service (soft-paste porcelain)
CH451496 Part tea service (soft-paste porcelain) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: teapot 17.5cm high; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Five O Clock Tea, advertisement for Kirby, Beard & Co
CHT179648 Five O Clock Tea, advertisement for Kirby, Beard & Co. rue Auber, Paris, 1893 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Edwardian postcard of a oriental porcelain teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, c
3605319 Edwardian postcard of a oriental porcelain teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

The Saffron Cake, 1920 (oil on canvas)
NUL42128 The Saffron Cake, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 76x102 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tea service with gilt interiors, manufactured by James Dixon & Sons
BAL6490 Tea service with gilt interiors, manufactured by James Dixon & Sons, 1880 (electroplated silver) by Dresser, Christopher (1834-1904); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Part of a Worcester monogrammed tea service, c. 1775 (porcelain)
XTD75511 Part of a Worcester monogrammed tea service, c.1775 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); Dyson Perrins Museum, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381)
996380 Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381) by Mawji, Oomersi (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a teapot, a milk jug)

Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)
2972939 Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Tea Time Tease, (oil on canvas)
989969 Tea Time Tease, (oil on canvas) by Vinea, Francesco (1845-1902); 133.5x90.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Time Tease. Francesco Vinea (1845-1902). Oil on canvas

Eugenie in a Blue Dress at Deux Magots, Paris, c. 1980 (oil on canvas)
1769061 Eugenie in a Blue Dress at Deux Magots, Paris, c.1980 (oil on canvas) by Gall, Francois (1912-45); 61x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugenie in a Blue Dress at Deux Magots, Paris)

Still Life: Tasteful Tea, 1897 (oil on canvas)
1196617 Still Life: Tasteful Tea, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); 51x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)

A Victorian Christmas card of two children playing at having tea, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603732 A Victorian Christmas card of two children playing at having tea, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Girl with Teacup, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
1767331 Girl with Teacup, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Glackens, William James (1870-1938); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with Teacup. William James Glackens (1870-1938)

Tea set, c. 1930 (silver & rosewood)
1076368 Tea set, c.1930 (silver & rosewood) by Puiforcat, Jean Elysee (1897-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: comprising teapot, hot water, sugar bowl and cover, milk jug)

Girls sitting with chocolate sauce

Cooler and skim milk distributor
Illustration of a Cooler and skim milk distributor

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In the vast tapestry of history, the humble milk jug has played a silent but significant role. From its depiction in Thomas Nast's oil painting capturing the New York Volunteers marching on Broadway during the American Civil War to its appearance in still life paintings from 1918, this unassuming vessel has witnessed countless moments of human triumph and struggle. Even amidst the frenzy of fame, as George Harrison poured himself a cup of tea in his carriage while The Beatles arrived at their destination, it was perhaps a simple milk jug that provided comfort and familiarity. Its presence reminding us that even amidst stardom, we all seek solace in everyday rituals. The milkmaid too found herself entangled with this vessel in La Fontaine's fables. As she daydreamed about her future wealth from selling milk, her hopes rested upon the precarious balance within her trusty pail. A reminder that dreams can be as fragile as porcelain. Speaking of which, exquisite examples from Mennecy Porcelain Factory and creators like Myer Myers and Nicholas Roosevelt showcase not only craftsmanship but also how these jugs became symbols of refinement and elegance throughout centuries past. Whether adorned with delicate floral motifs or bearing the mark of renowned silversmith Paul Revere himself, these vessels stood as testaments to both functionality and beauty. And so we find ourselves contemplating this seemingly ordinary object - a milk jug - whose journey spans time itself. From witnessing soldiers march off to war to being immortalized on canvas by talented artists; from serving tea to music legends to inspiring tales spun by La Fontaine; from being crafted meticulously by skilled artisans to gracing tables with grace and charm – it is clear that this unassuming vessel holds within it stories untold.