American Toby Jug Museum 

The Trapper character jug modeled by David B. Biggs and produced by Royal Doulton of Burslem, England, between 1967-1983. Trapping, the art of capturing or killing animals by means of traps, has been practiced since prehistoric times. Trapping for furs or pelts as a commercial venture was once widely practiced in North America and the northern parts of Russia. During Canada's early history it was the attractiveness of the fur trade that led to the founding of Quebec, followed by further exploration and the opening up of the interior. Popular fur-bearing animals for trapping in North America included beavers, minks, muskrats, opossums, otters, raccoons and skunks. The hard life of the early trapper, immortalized by Davy Crockett, is that of a rugged fellow living a solitary existence out in the wilds, his enemies the wolves and bears, the extremes of weather and the native Indians. This fellow is wrapped in furs against the harsh winter winds with his snowshoes and horn at the ready, forming the handle of the jug. Character jugs with the Canadian Centennial Series backstamp were only produced in 1967.