COLLECTIBLE!  I found a few pieces of glazed pearlware child's nursery plates and a mug. They are listed separately.

This is the largest of the plates/shallow bowl. It has a black transferware center. The textured surface of the outside rim is a series of flowers and leaves - so adorable! The picture on the inside of the plate is an interesting study in "boys being boys" and depicts some older boys stealing a base from a cricket game and hiding it in the grass. A younger boy can be seen in the background trying to figure out what is going on in the game!

The writing on the plate is as follows:
They took it away to the end of the field,
And beneath some long grass it was quickly concealed, And the basket they put by his side.

The plate is unmarked and free of chips and cracks. There is darkening stains on the front and back of the plate that are underneath the surface finish. There is also quite a bit of crazing on both side. The edge is chip and crack free, hard to believe after all this time!

This would display so well in a nursery, playroom or farmhouse kitchen. I think it would be nice in a vignette celebrating Early American themes as well. Unique and rare, for sure! Children's dishes of this type often had the purpose of teaching moral lessons to children, often depicting themes like industry and thrift. (I'm not sure what the message of this plate is - maybe how to be a jokester!) They were popular throughout the 19th century, with some being made as late as the early 20th century. I believe this is an early version based on the style and condition.

Dimensions:
8 1/8" diameter x 1 1/8" tall

Note there are three other pieces available that can be seen in separate listings.