Commemorative Plate

Commemorative Plate

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Description
"Winter" from a boxed set of four Limited Edition Plates entitled "The SEASONS of AMERICA Past", created by Eric Sloane for International Silver Company; museum proof. Circular plate has a beaded, flared rim and flat well featuring a scene of a boy, girl and dog sledding downhill in foreground with a closed stone barn at center back framed by the bare branches of the tree at left; signed at lower right "Eric SLOANE NA". Underside includes title, explanation and significance of scene, and authenticity marks. Foot ring with cast-in hanging hole. From set, DL*322784.0001.-0005.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
plate
Object Type
plate
date made
1976
maker
International Silver Company
place made
United States: Connecticut, Meriden
Physical Description
pewter (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7/8 in x 8 5/8 in; 2.2225 cm x 21.9075 cm
ID Number
DL.322784.0001
catalog number
322784.0001
accession number
322784
Credit Line
Gift of International Silver Company
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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