LEEDS POTTERY. 
6 l 
The Agricultural jug, ornamented with various implements con¬ 
nected with agriculture, etc., was also popular. The 18th and 
early igth century farmer was evidently more contented with his 
lot than his 20th century successor. 
The following inscription appears on a jug in our Collection : — 
INDUSTRY. 
Let the wealthy and great 
Roll in splendor and state 
I envy them not I declare it 
I eat my own lamb 
My own chicken and ham 
I shear my own fleece and I wear it 
I have lawns I have bowers 
I have fruits I have flowers 
The lark is my morning alarmer 
So jolly boys now 
Here’s God speed the plough 
Long life and success to the farmer. 
This piece is dated 1823. 
The John Gilpin jug in green with well moulded figures upon it. 
John Gilpin galloping past the “Bell” at Edmonton, with his wig 
flying behind him, etc. 
Fig. 48. The John Gilpin Jug. 
Fig. 49. The Aire Jug. 
Mr. A. Hurst’s Collection. 
