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well-modelled figures of the cottage couple on the pint mug, 

 and the hunting scene on the jugs, are exactly in harmony 

 with the generally cheerful aspect of the older cottage life 

 — a life that was hard-working and wholesome, and that 

 had delight in simple joys. 



The ' dipped ' ware of Stockton was always a great 

 favourite. It is not so often seen now in cottages, though 

 happily the manufacture goes on, and it may be had at 

 all the good china shops. The ground colour is a cheerful 



Glazed Pitcher of Northern Pottery 



yellow buff with a broad shoulder-band of white, and other 

 white bands below. The broad white band has a decoration 

 of a kind of tree pattern, made by letting a little colouring- 

 matter run on the ground. The ornament is blue on one side 

 of the jug and brown on the other. The dark lines are 

 dark brown. The whole combination of colour is excellent. 

 The largest jug in the picture is 1(H inches high and 

 holds a gallon. It has a convenient projection half-way 

 down under the spout that is laid hold of by the left hand, for 

 when full it is too heavy to manage by the handle alone. 



