There are several theories on how they originated back in the 1800's and while you may not be familiar with a toby jug, they've been produced around the world ever since.
The toby jug or fillpot is a handcrafted character mug - typically a person seated drinking ale or the newer versions of famous busts. And what may be the only museum devoted to this collectable is in the Evanston area where more than 12,000 famous faces gaze at its visitors.
American Toby Jug Museum
910 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202
312-731-1852
