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Subiaco Museum > Records

JUG: MILK, BROWN ARABESQUE DECORATION

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c. 1890

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Overview

White ceramic cylindrical shaped jugs tapering relief designs around upper and lower surfaces. Arabesque shape - arabesque designed handle and raised relief designs around upper and lower surfaces. Arabesque printed design - predominantly brown but with coloured flowers and panels. Gold leaf smudges incorporated into design around upper rim and handles.

Historical information

Bought by Miss Chugg's mother with her first earnings as a gift to her mother. Brought to Subiaco in 197.? Two of a set of jugs.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.1247.2

Item type

Keywords

CHUGG (nee Atkins), Louisa Matilda

CHUGG Miss A I (Queenie)

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Year

Statement of significance

Articles owned by a Subiaco family.

Public location

DISP.MUSEUM.RECEPTION2

Last modified

Friday, 7 November, 2025

Completeness

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