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Abraham Whipple toby jug produced by Yozie Mold of Dunbar, Pennsylvania, circa 1980. Captain Abraham Whipple was a Rhode Island hero for his involvement in the Gaspee Affair. Whipple lead a group who rowed out to the grounded English sloop Gaspee. They sent the sailors to shore and torched the sloop. The Gaspee's Captain sent a note to Whipple saying he would be hung. Whipple replied "Sir, always catch a man before you hang him." This jug depicts Whipple wearing a naval officer's uniform and holding his cards close to his vest, as he is reported to have done in real life.
Maker:
Yozie Mold
United States
circa 1980
Model #:
3
toby jug
Size:
large
Height:
8"
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