In 1942, Muriel Joseph George was producing Lucite jewelry and selling it under the company name "Muriel of California. However, World WarII caused the price of Lucite to rise so high that Muriel changed her focus to ceramics.
When the war ended, Muriel and her fiance, Tom, went on to form Josef Originals (a printing error led to the misspelling of "Joseph), which would eventually become the George-Good Corporation.
Muriel made her first foray into ceramics through Muriel of California. She eventually arranged for pieces to be produced in Japan but with her oversight and approval in order to keep the high quality she insisted on maintaining.
In 1992, Muriel died, but her beautiful art and amazing skills live on in the artwork she left behind.
Tea Time Girl in Green Dress
**2 3/4 inches wide, 3 inches tall**
**Pigtails sticking out the sides of her head, this little girl is anxious to play hostess and do a proper good job of it!**
**Figurine's full-skirted green dress is embellished with gold pine cones and a tiny pink rose. To complete her outfit, this little darling is wearing a white ruffled apron. Gold highlights are scattered throughout**
**No cracks, no crazing, no breaks, no repairs**
**Bottom impressed with "Josef Originals" and has a black-and-silver label printed with "Japan". Also has a silver-and-black foil label imprinted with "Josef Originals" and a silver loop underneath on her skirt**
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