Plate, circa 1930
THF370830 / Plate, circa 1930
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plate (Dish)
Date Made
circa 1930
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.72.143
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Richard J.S. Gutman Diner Collection.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Color
Light blue
Dimensions
Height: 1.125 in
Diameter: 10.125 in
Inscriptions
on bottom:
BLUE / LUNE WARE / BUFFALO CHINA / [?]
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