Dinner Plate
c 1855 
Gray transfer print of castle scene, rimmed with different castle scene and floral print.

Transfer-print stoneware was extremely popular.  Hundreds of patterns were available for purchase, including this plate used by the Lincoln family.  The set was sold at their 1861 moving sale.

Ceramic. H 2.6, Dia 25.7 cm
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, LIHO 192