Plate, miniature

Description

A miniature plate or dish of glazed earthenware. It was found in the cesspool of one of the late medieval houses that were built in 1996 Happy Corner have been excavated. Among the excrement and household waste of the former inhabitants, the researchers found a lot of glass and pottery, including the shards of this toy.

Girls playing on the Abbey Square in Middelburg, after Adriaen van de Venne (1622)

Earthenware toys were produced in large quantities and were for sale at the toy stall at the annual fair or directly from the local potters. They made exact miniature versions of their daily products in a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio. It is known that the pipe makers of Gorcum also made clay pipe toys. From the middle of the 17^de century, the first toy stores opened in our country where, in addition to dolls and doll items, the then popular pewter miniatures were also available.

At sometimeclay pipe sheep and a tin frying pan.

Children's games were in the 17^de century, was still strictly gender-specific. Boys usually played games of skill and tag. Girls mainly played with their dolls' things to recreate everyday situations in their environment. In this way, children prepared themselves playfully for their future role in the family and society.