Earthenware transfer-print plate. Molded alphabet and a red vitruvian scroll border. Black transfer printed scene with several figures chopping wood and working outdoors.
plates (dishes)
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative
"POOR RICHARD'S MAXIM'S/ Handle your tools without mittens: remember the cat in gloves catches no mice./ Constant dropping wears away stones & little strokes fell great Oaks." (Black transfer print.)
62
Unknown
6 1/4 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.351
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