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

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
Set of Dishes, circa 1890