Bradford Exchange Sweet Slumber Plate Bessie Pease Gutmann 1st Issue 1996

The Bradford Exchange "Sweet Slumber" Collector Plate
Artwork by Bessie Pease Gutmann
Porcelain, 1996

This is the "Sweet Slumber" heart-shaped collector plate, the first issue in the "Love's Heavenly Messengers" collection from The Bradford Exchange. The plate features the beloved artwork of Bessie Pease Gutmann, known for her tender portraits of children and cherubs. Released in 1996, this piece is a classic example of the collectible plate market of the era, sought after by collectors of Gutmann's work.

• Text on back identifies this as plate number 3753F from the limited edition of "Sweet Slumber".
• Features Bradex Number 84-B10-697.1 and is officially listed for trading on the Bradford Exchange.
• Crafted from hard-fire porcelain with a heart shape and a decorative gold-tone rim.
• Measures approximately 6.5" x 6.5". Intended as a decorative art object, not for food use.

Condition: The plate is in good pre-owned condition. The image is clear and the gold trim is intact with no visible signs of wear. The surface of the plate shows some minor black speckling, which may be from manufacturing or age. No chips, cracks, or repairs are visible.

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