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- "Moss Rose Pattern" Toy Dinner Set -
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"Moss Rose Pattern" Toy Dinner Set
- Box for "Moss Rose Pattern" Toy Dinner Set -
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Box for "Moss Rose Pattern" Toy Dinner Set
- Sample Saucer in Pattern of the Truman Service of Presidential China, 1952-1961 - This is a sample saucer from the presidential dinnerware service made by Lenox Incorporated. The pattern was created in 1952 for President Truman and continued in use during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The china features the seal of the president surrounded by 48 stars. Lenox began making china for the White House in 1918 -- the first American company to do so.
- 1952-1961
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Sample Saucer in Pattern of the Truman Service of Presidential China, 1952-1961
This is a sample saucer from the presidential dinnerware service made by Lenox Incorporated. The pattern was created in 1952 for President Truman and continued in use during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The china features the seal of the president surrounded by 48 stars. Lenox began making china for the White House in 1918 -- the first American company to do so.
- Platter, 1879-1880 - Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes, wife of the 19th President, ordered this large platter for use at White House state dinners. The platter was part of a large set of dinnerware developed by artist Theodore Davis. Each piece depicted an American bird, fish or flower. Turkey certainly may have been served on this platter, but other foods would have been presented as well.
- 1879-1880
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Platter, 1879-1880
Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes, wife of the 19th President, ordered this large platter for use at White House state dinners. The platter was part of a large set of dinnerware developed by artist Theodore Davis. Each piece depicted an American bird, fish or flower. Turkey certainly may have been served on this platter, but other foods would have been presented as well.
- Melmac Dinner Service, circa 1960 - After World War II, the Pro-Phy-Lac-Tic Brush Company expanded its product line from toothbrushes to items made from plastic resins. In 1955, building on the popularity of Melmac dinnerware (made with shatterproof, lightweight melamine), the company introduced its Prolon brand of dinnerware. This colorful line of dinnerware was designed by Irving Harper of the industrial design firm George Nelson Associates.
- circa 1960
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Melmac Dinner Service, circa 1960
After World War II, the Pro-Phy-Lac-Tic Brush Company expanded its product line from toothbrushes to items made from plastic resins. In 1955, building on the popularity of Melmac dinnerware (made with shatterproof, lightweight melamine), the company introduced its Prolon brand of dinnerware. This colorful line of dinnerware was designed by Irving Harper of the industrial design firm George Nelson Associates.
- Toy Dinner Service Set, 1820-1830 - During the 1800s, playing with toy dishes was thought to prepare girls for their future roles as hostesses and mothers. Toy dishes at this time imitated the forms and patterns of grown-up dishes.
- 1820-1830
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Toy Dinner Service Set, 1820-1830
During the 1800s, playing with toy dishes was thought to prepare girls for their future roles as hostesses and mothers. Toy dishes at this time imitated the forms and patterns of grown-up dishes.
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dinner Service, 1861 - First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln made great efforts to provide fashionable and impressive dining experiences at the White House. She bought huge quantities of specially designed Haviland china in 1861, and added to the service when Lincoln was re-elected. The china blanks were made in France and decorated in New York. Later, the china was determined to be outdated and was sold.
- 1861-1865
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dinner Service, 1861
First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln made great efforts to provide fashionable and impressive dining experiences at the White House. She bought huge quantities of specially designed Haviland china in 1861, and added to the service when Lincoln was re-elected. The china blanks were made in France and decorated in New York. Later, the china was determined to be outdated and was sold.
- Sample Dinner Plate in Pattern of the Truman Service of Presidential China, 1952-1961 - This is a sample dinner plate from the presidential dinnerware service made by Lenox Incorporated. The pattern was created in 1952 for President Truman and continued in use during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The china features the seal of the president surrounded by 48 stars. Lenox began making china for the White House in 1918 -- the first American company to do so.
- 1952-1961
- Collections - Artifact
Sample Dinner Plate in Pattern of the Truman Service of Presidential China, 1952-1961
This is a sample dinner plate from the presidential dinnerware service made by Lenox Incorporated. The pattern was created in 1952 for President Truman and continued in use during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The china features the seal of the president surrounded by 48 stars. Lenox began making china for the White House in 1918 -- the first American company to do so.
- Sample Cup in Pattern of the Truman Service of Presidential China, 1952-1961 - This is a sample cup from the presidential dinnerware service made by Lenox Incorporated. The pattern was created in 1952 for President Truman and continued in use during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The china features the seal of the president surrounded by 48 stars. Lenox began making china for the White House in 1918 -- the first American company to do so.
- 1952-1961
- Collections - Artifact
Sample Cup in Pattern of the Truman Service of Presidential China, 1952-1961
This is a sample cup from the presidential dinnerware service made by Lenox Incorporated. The pattern was created in 1952 for President Truman and continued in use during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. The china features the seal of the president surrounded by 48 stars. Lenox began making china for the White House in 1918 -- the first American company to do so.