A relief-moulded commemorative jug for President James A. Garfield
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A relief-moulded commemorative jug for President James A. Garfield
with two bust length profile portraits above gilt-titled banners, reserved on a ground of stars, moulded with eagle's head handle and eagle spout, circa 1881 -- 21cm. high
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James Abram Garfield (1831-1881), US Republican statesman and 20th president (March-Sept. 1881). Assasinated by a disappointed office-seeker.
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