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Each 8" diameter. Each is of creamy faience softpaste with elaborate borders in yellow scalloped design with floral and leaf garland. At the center of each plate is a hand-colored illustration of a woman engaged in her occupation. The women are each attired in fashions of the 1840 era, and their shops depict objects created at that time; these include the novelty shop with box labelled "Jouets d'enfans"; faiences and glassware shop, grocery store offering figs and raisins, florist and others. Each is impressed "P&K Choisy" on reverse. Excellent condition except one plate having one piece re-glued. France, Choisy, circa 1850.