Ford Rotunda Commemorative Plate, 1957
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After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This plate, with a transfer print in the center, was used in Ford's corporate dining room.
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This plate, with a transfer print in the center, was used in Ford's corporate dining room.
Artifact
Plate (Dish)
Date Made
1957
Keywords
Ford Rotunda (Dearborn, Mich.)
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.357.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Yacht Club
Material
Ironstone (Pottery)
Ceramic glaze
Color
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Diameter: 9 in
Inscriptions
On front: Ford On bottom: Shenango/China/New Castle, PA/USA./Rimrol Welroc/R, H15 According to http://www.restaurantwarecollectors.com/forums/misc.php?do=page&template=shenango date stamp H-15 is 1957 (CDS 12-18-2013)
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