"Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary" Plate

“Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” Plate No. 6050A limited edition by Scott Gustafson. Third issue in the collector’s plate series entitled CLASSIC MOTHER GOOSE. Fired on fine porcelain in an edition limited to a maximum of 150 firing days. ” with silver bells, and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row.” This art object is not for food use. Made by Knowles,. The artist has brilliantly depicted this Mother Goose rhyme character! She is gorgeous with her large straw, floppy hat with luxurious blue bow tied under her chin. She wears a lovely dress with her scissors attached for tending her garden! We see all the beautiful flowers along with a pair of darling bunny rabbits nestled amongst the carnations. This plate is vintage and comes in its original “Richfield “ hard wood frame by Van Hygan & Smythe. . The frame has several scratches on it. The plate is in excellent condition. Four metal, plastic-coated clips and hook secure the plate. Frame-11”, plate 8” (Item #0067)