This Liverpool jug, circa 1800, features transfer prints on both sides that highlight significant aspects of early American history. One side showcases a detailed depiction of the "Plan of the City of Washington," where two allegorical female figures hold up a map of the city, set against a picturesque background featuring ships. This imagery likely commemorates the early planning and development of the U.S. capital, reflecting the period’s fascination with the new American Republic and its emerging capital city.
On the other side, the jug prominently features a transfer print of George Washington, surrounded by the names of fifteen states. Below the spout, a Federal eagle with fifteen stars signifies the unity and strength of the early republic.