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A blue transfer printed pearlware plate. The central scene depicts a grandmother consoling a young child which is surrounded by a molded palmette border.
plates (dishes)
earthenware
transfer printing
pearlware
glazing (coating)
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative
"Who took me in a Coach to ride/ Because I griev'd when Puggy died./ And bought me Sugar plums be side?/ MY GRANDMOTHER" (printed)
MJ212
Unknown
6 7/8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell
1958.620
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