I started this blog to share the knowledge that I have gained from looking at patterns on 19th century British earthenware. As an editor of the Pattern and Source Print database of the Transferware Collectors Club, I look at many patterns. The rabbits on this child's plate (notice the molded alphabet border), "Willie and His Rabbit" looked like French Lops. However, when I did a bit of research, I discovered they were English Lops. The English Lop has longer ears than his French cousin. It was arguably the first rabbit to be bred as a pet rather than for its fur or meat. The English Lop was a very popular pet in the 19th century and remains popular today.
Really interesting Judie. And congratulations on your blog. I look forward to new posts and milling around the old ones. I am also a TCC member and have contributed several patterns to the wonderdul database.
ReplyDeleteI added Dishy News to my blogroll on my site
www.thegreatwithin.org
I have several posts about Aesthetic transferware there as well as other topics that peak my interest.
All the best with the blog!
Kelly