Plate c. 1775

This creamware plate, made by the Wedgwood Manufactory around 1775, features a charming, hand-painted design of gardening tools in gold. The tools, including a rake, shovel, watering can, and a basket filled with seeds, are arranged in a visually pleasing composition at the center of the plate. The plate, with a simple black rim, is an example of the fine craftsmanship and decorative artistry produced by Wedgwood during the 18th century. The "Creamware" style, famous for its smooth, slightly off-white color, was a key innovation of the Wedgwood Manufactory.