Set of Dishes, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
George Newhall of San Francisco, California, used these dishes for picnics and outings. They were packed in his fancy "Park Drag" carriage. Well-to-do gentlemen like Newhall drove carriages like these to social events like horse races. There they could enjoy an excellent view from their high seat atop the vehicle while servants served them food and drinks from inside.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Service (Set)
Date Made
circa 1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Greenwood China, Trenton, New Jersey
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.520.71.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Technique
Transfer printing
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Inscriptions
Bottom: GREENWOOD CHINA / TRENTON, NJ
PAT. / APPLIED FOR
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