Ford Rotunda Commemorative Plate, 1964-1965
THF150825 / Ford Rotunda Commemorative Plate, 1964-1965
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Plate (Dish)
Date Made
1964-1965
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.0.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Ceramic glaze
Color
White (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Diameter: 6.25 in
Inscriptions
On front: Ford
On back: SHENANGO/ CHINA U.S.A./ [illegible] C-23/ 23
According to http://www.restaurantwarecollectors.com/forums/misc.php?do=page&template=shenango date stamp C-23 is 1964-1965 (CDS 12-18-2013)
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