Historical information
This item is a demijohn. The name demijohn is believed to have come from the French "dame-jeanne" or Lady Jane, with the term first being used in the 17th century.
Physical description
Large double glazing ceramic jar with handle. The main body is beige the mouth, the handle and the top of the jar are light brown. The number 1 is imprinted on the mouth near the handle. The diameter at the bottom is 17.5 cm. The mouth opening is 2.5 cm. From the George Harris estate