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.
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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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