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Souvenir plate

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1915-1925

GUSN

GUSN-298099

Description

Souvenir plate with white porcelain body with colorless glaze. Circular form with molded scroll shaped handles. Wide rim with molded ribbing. Handles and ribs are highlighted with over glaze gilt decoration. Small black transfer-printed oval reserve in well depicts "Gov. Langdon Mansion, Portsmouth, N.H."

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
porcelain
Commemorative
Plate, Commemorative
Plate, Commemorative

Inscription

"GOV. LANGDON MANSION, PORTSMOUTH N.H." (Black text)
"Made in Germany / The Portsmouth Crockery Co. / Portsmouth N.H." (Black text)

Associated Building

Subject Governor John Langdon House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Additional Identification Number

1983.148

Maker

Portsmouth Crockery Co. (Retailer)

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

9 1/2 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1983.169

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