Sam Johnson D6296 – Small – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Sam Johnson D6296 (dark brown hat; light brown, maroon and white robes). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1950 – 1960. Size: 3.25″H (small)

A celebrated poet, essayist and lexicographer, Dr. Johnson (1709 – 1784) published his Dictionary in 1755, which was the first systematic study of the English language. His literary club met regularly at a London pub and included such famous figures as David Garrick, Oliver Goldsmith and Edmund Burke.