Breakfast plates used in the Martz household for many decades. The bodies of the two plates at the ends were purchased as commercially produced bisque-fired white clay, 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) in diameter. Karl painted the designs with underglaze pigments, and glazed them. The body of the center plate was made by Karl. See below for larger views.

Left (Haggard face) "The night of September 5, 1954, a little after bedtime."
Center (Bird) "In the year 1953, from one potter to another, KM (in circle; this plate was from Karl to Becky).
Right (Trumpeter) "Awake, for it is later than you think. September 6, 1954, KM".