Large McKinley as Napoleon Satiric Pitcher

Circa 1896: William McKinley was roundly criticized for his imperialist philosophy, and this 11" tall ironstone pitcher lampooning our controversial 25th president as the fallen French Emporer Napoleon Bonaparte is a vivid 19th century American political critique made by Philadelphia's Alfred B. Evans. This toby pitcher was made in several sizes ranging from six to eleven inches in height and was available either undecorated or painted. The 11" painted version is the largest size produced and is also the most difficult one to find. Not many American tobies were made, and this rare political pitcher is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs and typical overall crazing and other anomolies as made.