John F. Kennedy character jug produced by J. Fryer Limited of Tunstall, England, circa 1970 using its Oldcourt Ware tradename in a limited edition Faces of Contemporary History Copper Series commissioned by E. A. Keate of Vancover, British Columbia. John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination near the end of his third year in office. Kennedy was the youngest person to assume the presidency by election. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his work as president concerned relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba. A Democrat, he represented Massachusetts in both houses of the U.S. Congress prior to his presidency.
Maker:
J. Fryer Limited
England
circa 1970
Model #:
Faces of Contemporary History Copper Series
character jug
Size:
large
Height:
6 1/4"
