Visitors to my other blog will know that I visited Stoke on Trent a few weeks ago, where I found the wonderful Keiller collection of cow creamers at the Potteries Museum. If you want their history go to the other blog to find out more.
Meanwhile this is for Amy at Love Made My Home and it's a Five on Friday entry. Click on the pic at the bottom to visit other people's blogs who join in with the meme.
So here's a few of my favourites from the cow parade.
I liked this one because she looks so patient while she's being milked. She's also looking straight ahead. Lots of the creamers have their heads turned one way or the other.
This cutie doesn't look quite so calm about being suckled by her own calf, but you have to admit, her floral pattern is rather sweet. I love the fact that her lid had a knob on top so it's easier to lift up to fill her with cream or milk.
After the feed, this mum is keeping a close eye on her calf - isn't it wonderful how she's looking down at him? She looks a little worried. I hope he's OK.
This example shows just how elaborate these creamers can be: two cows, a calf, shrubbery and a milkmaid! I'm not sure it would be easy to pour from though.
And this is my favourite. The museum runs a fund raising scheme in which you can adopt some of the cows, and this is Garten Bos, one of the potential adoptees. I almost bought an adoption pack, but maybe I'll drop some hints for upcoming birthdays and other celebrations.....
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The collection of creamers are fascinating; so beautifully decorated and the cows have their own character making each one unique.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely museum for a stroll. The creamers are a real delight I actually favoured the really elaborate one with the two cows, but sadly not very practical I wouldn't have thought.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful collection isn't it? I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit. Some of them are very elaborate, especially the fourth one down, and must surely have been purely decorative. I will go and have another look at them soon:)
ReplyDeleteIt's years since I have been to the Potteries Museum but it used to be a good place to visit on a wet Sunday , thanks for bring back fond memories
ReplyDeleteJill
A great selection of photos, I think I agree with you, I like the last one the best!
ReplyDeleteCaz xx
This looks like such a fun museum to visit. I loved seeing all these special pieces. Have a wonderful day! Pat :)
ReplyDeleteCrazy in the best possible way! The first cow is enormous! I like number three best. Makes me think of P. G. Wodehouse. :-)
ReplyDeleteFascinating! You would never guess that there could be so many different designs would you. I hope that you get to adopt one soon! Thank you for joining Five On Friday, I hope that you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun those cow creamers are. I think my favorite is the same as yours!
ReplyDeleteLooks 've your cows!!I'll have to share some of mine someday.
ReplyDeleteThat would be my choice for adoption too. What a great collection.
ReplyDeleteAren't they gorgeous! I think the top one is my favourite. B x
ReplyDeleteWondering why that one is your favourite? Think I'd like a visit to the museum so thanks for sharing. Loving your take on five on Friday.
ReplyDeleteThey are so very cute! I think I like the first and last ones the best. Hope you are having a great weekend xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun collection of cow creamers. I've never seen a flowered variety.
ReplyDeleteWhat funny cute cows!
ReplyDeleteFinally I'm visiting your blog (and should that do more often - )