Plate, circa 1880

Summary

Ever since the White House became the President's official home, dinnerware for state occasions was purchased in great quantities. Usually, the china was the choice of the President or his wife. The next administration sometimes added to the set or in many cases, disposed of the remnants and ordered new. This plate came from the service used by President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Ever since the White House became the President's official home, dinnerware for state occasions was purchased in great quantities. Usually, the china was the choice of the President or his wife. The next administration sometimes added to the set or in many cases, disposed of the remnants and ordered new. This plate came from the service used by President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Artifact

Plate (Dish)

Date Made

circa 1880

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

67.139.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Diameter: 10 in

Height: 1.25 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: Theo.R.David / Fabrique Par / haviland & co. / d'apres less dessins / de / Design Patented / August 10th 1880 / H & Co.

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