{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antique-childrens-cat-plate-kitten-my-brother-from-mary-belson-poem-c-1812-georgian","title":"Antique Children's Cat Plate Kitten My Brother from Mary Belson Poem C 1812 Georgian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely rare and sought after plate. This wonderful Regency era child’s nursery plate was made in England around the 1812 period. The plate features a transfer printed poem titled ‘My Brother: Poor Kittens Mistake’ reading ‘Who would his favourite kitten bring, And tie paper to a string, Making her run in merry ring, My Brother.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate features a transfer printed scene with a brother and sister playing with their little kitten in a rural setting. The plate has been extensively hand decorated with red and pink floral decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration is from ‘My Brother’ by Mary Belson which was published by William Darton Jnr in London in 1812. Reference: Plate 89 in ‘Gifts for Good Children’ by Noel Riley. Mary Belson (b abt. 1790 – d abt. 1865) was a prolific author; she went by several different surnames during her writing career, including Elliott and predominantly worked with the publisher William Darton Junior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a wonderful little 214 year old plate this is! This is the perfect item for anyone who loves nursery ware, in particular anyone who loves cats! Please see our collection of 19th century children's nursery ware listed separately in our store, we have a passion for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring: Diameter 7 3\/8 inch (18.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: A minor 1\/8 inch area of professional restoration to rim, barely detectable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16343\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745575281022,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7833741152_b7p2.jpg?v=1784973528"}],"url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}