Antique Handpainted Floral Sugar Bowl with Lid - Burfords Porcelain circa 1879-1904 blackbird a hostess feeds the inmates

a hostess feeds the inmates of her social zoo regularly and well

and were in need of some direction on how to handle themselves in this new and different environment

but this tin was made in the 1990s

and some golden sparkle

dramatic black backgrounds

Antique Handpainted Floral Sugar Bowl with Lid - Burfords Porcelain circa 1879-1904 blackbird a hostess feeds the inmatesBut these seemingly fragile people are the strong people really. Tennessee Williams {HISTORY} It's always a joy when antique dishware displays its flaws so proudly. Besides its lovely shape and pretty purple flowers, the one thing you'll notice right away on this antique sugar bowl is the broken handle crudely repaired a really long time ago. Over 140 years old, this antique sugar bowl was made by a pottery that was in business for only twenty one