Plate, Dinner

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Plate, Dinner

Entry/Object ID

2022.28

Description

White porcelain dinner plate, scalloped edge decorated with decal red flowers and green leaves. Manufactured by Haviland and Company, Limoges, France for John S. Trower, caterer, 4908 Main Street [later 5706 Germantown Avenue], Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. With H + C/ L maker's mark. Date range is based on two data points: 1. Trower moved his catering business from East Chelten Avenue to 5706 Germantown Avenue in 1887. 2. 4908 Main Street was reassigned the number 5706 in circa 1895.

Dimensions

Height

7/8 in

Diameter

8-5/8 in

Material

Ceramic