Trophy
Object number2006.101.5
Date1950
MediumStoneware; Glaze; Metal; Brass; Plastic; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Delvin Miller
DescriptionLittle Brown Jug trophy. Tan stoneware jug with red-brown glaze. One handle on proper left side of shoulder. Curved brass plaque on front of body has inscribed text about trophy.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 10.5 × 7.125 × 7.25 in. (26.7 × 18.1 × 18.4 cm)InscriptionsCurved metal plaque on front of body has inscribed text " LITTLE BROWN JUG" / 1950 / DELAWARE, OHIO / WON BY".
Historical NotesFound in collection at Meadowcroft. Trophy was awarded to the winning horse Dudley Hanover in 1950 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds racetrack in Delaware, Ohio. Delvin MIller was the driver and trainer for Dudley Hanover. Delvin Miller was born in 1913 and raised on a farm in Washington, PA. He won his first race in 1929 at the Burgettstown Fair. In his career, he won a total of 2,435 races. His legendary stallion Adios sired 589 offspring, including Countess Adios. In 1990, Miller was honored as the only professional athlete to compete in eight decades. Six years later, Miller passed away at the age of 83.
Previous owner
Delvin Miller
(1913 - 1996)
On View
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1850-1870
c. 1860
1850-1870
c. 1875
