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Souvenir plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1933-1958

GUSN

GUSN-306383

Description

Earthenware plate with blue transfer-printed images of landmarks of the North Shore of Massachusetts. Floral border.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dinner plates
souvenirs
earthenware
glazing (coating)
transfer printing
souvenirs
Knickknack
Plate, Decorative
Plate, Decorative

Inscription

"Harbor Marblehead Mass. / Abbot Hall Sprit of '76 / Old Salem Clippers / Old Balch House built in 1638 Beverly Mass / Old Witch House Salem Mass. / Colonial Doorway / House of Seven Gables / The Gloucester Fisherman" (printed)
"Daniel Low & Co / Treasure House of Gifts" (Jeweler, souvenir vendor)
"[clipper ship] / Salem, Mass. / By / VERNON KILNS / U.S.A." (printed)

Maker

Vernon Kilns (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

1 (H), 10 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of the Estate of C. Spaulding Prime

Accession Number

1993.439

Places

Vernon (Los Angeles county, California)

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