This jug is most likely a mid-20th century souvenir pottery piece, not authentic Lincoln-era stoneware. It was likely produced between the 1940s and 1970s to commemorate Lincoln’s birthplace in Kentucky.
Vintage Lincoln’s Birthplace Souvenir Jug – Kentucky Folk Pottery, Mid-Century Americana
This charming miniature jug commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace in Kentucky, crafted in the tradition of mid-20th century American folk pottery. Featuring a rich brown glaze, cork stopper, and handwritten-style inscription (“Lincoln’s Birthplace Ky”), it evokes the roadside Americana and historical pride of the 1940s–1970s tourism boom. A delightful keepsake for collectors of presidential memorabilia, vintage stoneware, or Kentucky heritage.
Glossy brown glaze with cork stopper
Inscribed “Lincoln’s Birthplace Ky” in stylized script
Estimated era: 1940s–1970s
Approximate height: 3 1/4 to 4" tall
Excellent condition with minimal wear; ideal for display