Note from Helen Gardner to Her Granddaughter regarding the China Dinnerware Set She Painted For Her Wedding in 1912
THF700980 / Note from Helen Gardner to Her Granddaughter regarding the China Dinnerware Set She Painted For Her Wedding in 1912
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Artifact Overview
China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." In preparation for her 1912 wedding to Leon Gardner, recent college graduate Helen Marie Eichele purchased a set of blank china and decorated it with friends. She detailed the story in this note to her granddaughter.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Note (Document)
Date Made
June 1971
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2017.30.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carla and Robert Jay Tibble.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 6 in
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ArtifactChina Dinnerware Set, Painted by Helen Gardner between 1911 and 1912
China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." In preparation for her 1912 wedding to Leon Gardner, recent college graduate Helen Marie Eichele purchased a set of blank china and decorated it with the help of some friends.