This is the age for beauty and color in the kitchen, but if you cant have both beauty will have to be sacrificed for convenience. Henrietta Stanley Dull, 1928

{HISTORY}

In the 1930s, this is how you stored your water in the fridge! Long before there were built-in water filters and ice dispensers on the front doors of our refrigerators, there was this pretty ceramic canteen-style jug, fitted with a ceramic and cork stopper, that kept your water fresh, cold, and easily accessible. Thanks to its squat shape, it fit nicely inside the fridge alongside all your perishables, making the most efficient use of your modern appliance while also making the interior inviting and attractive at the same time. 

Unmarked as to maker or manufacturer, this water jug was most likely made by Universal Cambridge in the 1930s as they made exact matches to this one in other similar patterns. With a dynamic floral design of poppy-like flowers in bright shades of purple and orange, this is a pretty piece of practical vintage nostalgia that is still very much useful today. Whether you would like to continue its long-life fridge bound or repurpose it for use as a watering can or a display piece, it adds an air of cottage charm to any kitchen space. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Two-piece set includes jug and stopper

- Hard to find pattern 

- Colors include grape, vermillion, sage, celery, pine, butter, black, avocado, lavender, white

{CONDITION}

In beautiful vintage condition. No chips or cracks on stopper or jug. Light crazing throughout. One small sliver off the cork is missing - please see photo. Stopper fits snuggly on the jug while still remaining easy to take on and off. The interior is very clean and bright with no spots or staining. 

{SIZE}

Measures 7.5" inches (height including stopper) x 7 inches (length) x 3" inches (width) and weighs 2.3lbs

{FOR THE 1930's COLLECTOR}

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