Catalogue Number
NMLH.2016.14.3
Object Name
Jug
Title
The Loyal United Free Mechanics
Date
Early 19th c
Description
Friendly Society Memorabilia collected by Peter Gosden of the University of Leeds. Gosden was the author of 'The Friendly Societies in England, 1815-1875' (Manchester University Press, 1961) and 'Self Help- Voluntary Associations in Nineteenth Century Britain' (Studies in Economic and Socieal History, 1973). The collection was presented to the museum in March 2016.
Jug reads; 'May every brother have a heart to feel, and a hand to give'. 'Here's to the Order that bears one anothers burdens with cheerfullness'.
Same imagery as the Free Mechanics apron on display
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