Early American Face Jugs

by George H. Meyer, Kay White Meyer

A survey of mostly 19th century folk pottery based on the authors' extensive collection. Essays elucidate what is known about the origins and creators of face jugs, supplementing the book's extensive photo documentation.

205 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Face jugs are an acquired taste, as co-author and co-collector Karen Meyer points out. Once acquired, however, the fascination can run deep. This books mostly illustrates George and Karen Meyer's collection of mostly 19th century examples of this folk pottery genre. It's an incredible survey of an utterly distinctive artform.