19C Nursery Rhyme Childs Light Blue Transferware Plate Little Girl w/ Sheep Clarice Cliff Charlotte Ginger Jar The depictions on the plates

The depictions on the plates are taken from thirteen paintings by George Morland (English painter 1763-1804)

75" T x 3 1/8" Handle to Handle

HARD TO FIND

Measures 11"

19C Nursery Rhyme Childs Light Blue Transferware Plate Little Girl w/ Sheep Clarice Cliff Charlotte Ginger Jar The depictions on the platesA rare find, this childs nursery plate depicts a little girl tending a trio of sheep and castle ruins behind her. The border around this scene depicts bird, butterflies and flowers within scrolling branches. Below the scene a banner reads "For A Good Child". Childrens nursery rhyme plates were given as gifts to children as rewards for good behaviour. They were also used to encourage morality and as educational aids throughout the early to mid 19th