12 Johnson Bros Historic America Frozen Up Thanksgiving Plates 10.5

  

Ceramic dinner plates from the Historic America pattern by Johnson Brothers featuring the celebrated "Frozen Up" Thanksgiving scene. Founded in Staffordshire, England in 1883, Johnson Brothers became one of the most respected names in English pottery and transferware production. Their Historic America series celebrated scenes from early American life, combining traditional English craftsmanship with nostalgic Americana imagery.

The "Frozen Up" scene depicts a winter countryside with a horse-drawn sled, colonial buildings, and seasonal harvest details rendered in the rich brown transferware style that made the pattern a longtime collector favorite. The detailed brown scene was created using the transfer printing process, while the colored accents were added separately by hand decorators, a traditional technique used in English pottery factories. As a result, subtle variations in the colored areas can be seen from plate to plate, reflecting the work of individual artisans and adding to the character and charm collectors appreciate in vintage transferware. These hand-applied color accents enhance the depth and warmth of the scene while preserving the crisp detail of the original transfer design.

Pattern: Historic America "Frozen Up". Measurements: Approximately 10 1/2 inches in diameter each. This set includes twelve matching dinner plates displaying the "Frozen Up" scene.

The transfer decoration remains crisp and well defined with excellent detail throughout. The hand-applied color accents display the subtle variations expected from traditional decorating methods, giving each plate its own individual character while maintaining a beautiful and cohesive appearance across the set. No chips, cracks, or repairs were found. These plates have been carefully maintained over many years, reportedly used only for annual holiday gatherings, hand washed after use, and properly stored. An attractive matching set for holiday entertaining, display, or addition to a Johnson Brothers Historic America collection.