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Milk jug

Scope note

Use for vessels designed for holding and serving milk, especially for medium-sized pitchers having a handle and a spout or lip and sometimes a lid; usually made as part of a tea service; originating in the early 18th century. For containers for holding and serving cream, especially small pitchers, use "creamers."

This term has 172 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000260048

Broader Terms used

<vessels for serving drinks>

Equivalent Terms used

milk jugs

Created

12yrs ago

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