Little Boy Blue

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Little Boy Blue

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.201

Description

Porcelain plate with a scene of Little Boy Blue in Colonial dress playing a horn in the country. Also pictured: Sheep, rabbits, one cow, wheat, and trees. The words "Little Boy Blue" also appear in the scene.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Shelley Potteries, Ltd.

Date made

circa 1925

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Late Foley/ inside shield shape "SHELLEY"/ "England" Numbered: "Rd 397891" Shelley Potteries Ltd./ Longton, Staffordshire, England/ Porcelain printed ca. 1925-1940 (1925 - present).

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Bottom diameter 2 1/4"

Height

1 in

Diameter

5-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 5 1/2 in. (2.5 x 14 cm)

Material

Porcelain

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Little Boy Blue is slightly faded.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom