Name/Title
Griswold Hotel PlatterEntry/Object ID
2017.001.047Description
Platter, vitrified china, white with two green bands and crest for the Griswold Hotel, made by the Union Porcelain Works. The Griswold Hotel, formerly located on Shore Ave. in Groton, was built in 1906 by Morton F. Plant and remained in operation until 1967.Collection
Jim Streeter CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.001Source or Donor
Streeter, James L.Acquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Manufacturer
Union Porcelain WorksTime Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelTranscription
"Stet Fortuna Domus, The Griswold"Language
LatinTranslation
May the fortune of the house standLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
PlatterNomenclature Primary Object Term
Dish, ServingNomenclature Sub-Class
Serving VesselsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsProvenance
Notes
From a collection of cutlery, dishware and other items from the Fort Griswold House and Griswold Hotel, collected by Jim Streeter.
