A blue transfer printed pearlware plate with a painted green rim. The central design depicts a domestic scene surrounded by text. The outer border consists of molded scrolls and animals.
plates (dishes)
earthenware
transfer printing
glazing (coating)
pearlware
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative
"DR. FRANKLIN'S MAXIM'S/ Employ time well if thou meanest to gain leisure One to day is worth two to morrows/ Since thou art not sure of a minute throw not away an hour." (Blue transfer print.)
67
Unknown
7 1/8 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell
1970.375
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