American Toby Jug Museum 

Martha Washington character jug produced by Homer Laughlin China of Newell, West Virginia, in 1940 for the 1939 New York World's Fair. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington (1731-1802) was the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington served as the inaugural first lady of the United States. During her lifetime, she was often referred to as "Lady Washington". Martha Dandridge first married Daniel Parke Custis. They had four children, two of whom survived to young adulthood. Daniel's death made Martha a widow at age 26. She brought her vast wealth to her marriage to Washington, which enabled him to buy land to add to his personal estate. A small size standing 2 3/8 inches tall was also produced.