American Toby Jug Museum 

Umbrella Man toby jug designed by Peter Jackson and produced by Franklin Porcelain of London, England, in 1980 limited edition and sold on a subscription basis. The Umbrella Man has new and used umbrellas in a variety of colors and sizes. His business is always better on a rainy day. Very common in Victorian London, street vendors sold merchandise or services that were easily transported; the term is synonymous with costermonger or peddler. Street vendors often advertised by loud street cries or chants, and bantered with customers, to attract attention and enhance sales. This Umbrella Man cries out, "Umbrellas, fine umbrellas!" This is one of twelve toby jugs in the Cries of London Series.