Platter

Name/Title

Platter

Description

Oval semi vitreous platter made by the Edwin Knowles china company between 1901 - 1925. The plate is rimmed with gold and there is a gold filigree pattern around the interior edge. The platter was used at the Morrison House, located on NE corner of Harrison and Mechanic, Shelbyville, Indiana. There is staining in various places and much crazing on front and underside.

Use

Serve food

Collection

James Small

Acquisition

Accession

2025.221

Notes

Platter was donated in 2016 and found in Storage 5 in October 2025.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Edwin M. Knowles china company

Date made

1900

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Underside

Transcription

Edwin M. Knowles China Co.

Color

Ecru, Gold

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

October 16, 2025

Update Date

October 16, 2025