antique early 1900s Palmer Cox Brownies plates

Circa early 1900s, three porcelain plates featuring the Brownies, mischievous fairy-like sprites created by Canadian author and illustrator Palmer Cox. These plates are in good condition for their age. Some surface wear, flea bites and production flaws. No serious wear or damage. Zoom in on photos if needed to assess condition. Plates measure about 7.25” diameter. No maker’s mark. Brownies are little fairy- or goblin-like creatures who appear at night and make mischief and do helpful tasks. They were based on Scottish folktales. The Brownies was published in magazines and books during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Illustrations with verse aimed at children. The Brownie characters became famous in their day, and were the first North American comic characters to be internationally merchandised. Interestingly, due to the popularity Cox’s Brownies, one of the first popular handheld cameras was named after them, the Eastman Kodak Brownie camera.