| Figure 16 Plate, “uncle tom’s cabin/ eliza crossing the ohio on the floating ice,” unknown factory, Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1855. Earthenware with molded rim, transfer-printed in warm black enamel. D. approx. 5". (Courtesy, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, 81.28.) This plate shows a revised illustration for Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Note that Eliza and Baby Harry are running toward the right side of the plate, whereas the standard orientation shows them running toward the left. The plate imagery is highly degraded. | |
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