Harpers Ferry Souvenir Plate

Ceramic

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2024.001.006

Description

Blue and white staffordshire souvenir plate featuring scenes of "Picturesque Harper's Ferry W.Va." Images include solid rock steps and Catholic Church, John Brown's Fort, Hilltop House, Jefferson Rock, Junction of Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, and the Harper House built 1780, in addition to an image of John Brown. Edge of plate is decorated with floral motifs that wind between the images.

Context

Possibly sold at John C. Newcomer's antique store in Harpers Ferry

Acquisition

Accession

2024.001

Source or Donor

Newcomer, John C.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Adams Old English Staffordshire Ware

Date made

circa 1940 - circa 1965

Place

* Untyped Place

Staffordshire, England

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Back of plate

Transcription

Old English Staffordshire Ware/Adams/Estd 1657/Ebgkabd/Johnroth England/Made in Staffordshire England