Early Osceola IA Souvenir Plate Church Image Embossed & Painted Pansies

Description

Unusual early 7 ¼” souvenir china plate, ¾” deep, with a ruffled rim, embossed pansies, a few of them painted, and a fine-lined black image: “Presbyterian Church, Osceola, Ia.” Fully signed by the maker and importer (see picture). Very good condition; the transfer is a little light in places, and the green paint is inconsistently applied. Both seem to be original. There are a few remnants of surface scratches, and a glaze craze star on the bottom. No chips, cracks, stains, or repair.
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