Eisenhower character jug produced by Thorley China of Longton, England, circa 1955. Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (1890 - 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank of General of the Army. He planned and supervised the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-1943 and the invasion of Normandy (D-Day) from the Western Front in 1944-1945. The American flag forms the handle of the jug. The small Eisenhower character jug stands 2 1/4" tall.
Maker:
Thorley China
England
circa 1955
Model #:
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
3 1/2"
