Name/Title
Plate, Japan, ca. 1975Entry/Object ID
2021.012.027.5Description
One of six small ceramic plates with polychrome images of colonial revival Revolutionary themes, with brown rim and edging of blue stars, with text. This one depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence and says;" After days of argument, a document titled "The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America" is adopted on July 2, 1776. 56 Representatives of all 13 colonies sign on July 4, 1776, pledging their 'lives, fortunes, and sacred honor' to the cause of American Independence." Each marked on back “Made in Japan” and “[copyright] 0.0.1. 1975.” Diam. 6 1/8 in. NB: low quality ceramics, most fitted with added hanger. Additional text: “WARNING / FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR SERVING FOODS.”Collection
Portsmouth Historical Society Curatorial Collection, The James C. and Judith R. Bradford CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2021.012Source or Donor
Bradford, JamesAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
The James C. and Judith R. Bradford Collection
