Plate

Object Name:

Plate

Object ID:

1966.610

Place of Origin:

England

Date:

1820-1840

Description:

Child's Plate. Pearlware or ironstone earthenware. Circular rim with scalloped edge. Base ring present. Plate is decorated with a floral, molded rim and a black central transfer print. Print depicts a scene with five boys; four are standing and one is seated. One boy is wearing pants and a jacket, three are wearing dresses. Text runs around the edge of the image in upper case sans serif letters: "NOW VEX'D AT HIS FOLLY, AND LOSS OF HIS CAKE,/HE RESOLVED ALL HIS OLD FOOLISH TRICKS TO FORSAKE, AND NEVER TO DO SO AGAIN." Note that the first "N" in Now is printed backwards. Impressed on reverse is a starburst pattern.

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware

Dimensions:

H-0.875 Dia-5.25 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection