Brownhills, having depicted Crusoe's discovery of the footprint in another plate, now presents the encounter of Crusoe and a subservient Friday.  The scene is offered on Brownhills' largest alphabet series size, eight inches.  It is executed in brown transfer on a contrasting ivory body with highlights in blue, green and yellow.   In the story, Crusoe has assisted Friday's escape from cannibals -- who Brownhills has thoughtfully included in little boats in the water across the background.  As with each scene in the series, the border is decorated with a simple alphabet.   

The registery number on the reverse indicates an 1887 introduction while the "England" notation indicates 1890's production. Brownhills production runs l872 to l896.

Brownhills offered eight views in their "Crusoe" series.  For additional detail about Brownhills and the use of the Crusoe subject on English children's wares, please see our Featured Item in the "Seekers Journal" (February 2012).