Smoker Frowning majolica character jug produced in Austria circa 1925. One of the many Brownie characters created by Palmer Cox, the Smoker has a frown on his face. He is obviously unhappy with recent events or his lot in life in general. Hopefully the future brings something he can once again smile about. Palmer Cox created a merry band of Brownies who travelled by night to have fun and do good deeds. The first Brownies story, "The Brownies' Ride", appeared in the February 1883 issue of "St. Nicholas". Palmer wrote 25 books before his death in 1924. The Brownies appeared in ads or packaging for everything from "sick stomach" remedies to the Kodak Brownie camera.
Maker:
unknown
Austria
circa 1925
Model #:
8712
Majolica
The Brownies Series
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
3 1/2"
