White ceramic ground with central images of woman and dog.Presented in a decorative wooden frame with fabric matte border. Stamped to back, beneath frame backing, in raised relief MINTON, HOLLINS, & CO, and other marks. The partnership of Minton, Hollins & Company formed in 1845, exhibiting widely at exhibitions throughout the world; examples of its displays are held at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. where the company gained many prestigious contracts, including tiled flooring for the United States Capitol. Issued: c. 1885 Dimensions: 15"H x 15"W, framed Manufacturer: Mintons Country of Origin: England