This specific design features a baby in a white gown trimmed with gold metallic paint, seated inside a large pink bonnet or shell-like background adorned with yellow roses. The gold accents were often the result of an extra firing process, indicating a more elaborate and expensive piece for its time
Manufacturer: Shawnee Pottery (marked with number #265 on the bottom)
Era: Mid-century, specifically around the 1950s
Common Use: These were frequently given as gifts containing a small plant for hospital births or used as nursery decor.
Features: Hand-painted details such as blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and yellow flowers with green leaves and gold trim.