Name/Title
Plate, calendar 1912Entry/Object ID
2022.07.03Description
1912 calendar plate stamped "Compliments of J. A. Aliber, Saugatuck, Mich."
The plate's textured rim is adorned with transfer images of five chubby and modest cherubs aloft among grey-blue clouds, golden ribbons and calendar pages. The center of the plate is decorated with clusters of purple and green grapes and attendant leaves. The scalloped edge of the plate is embellished with a gold-colored stripe.
Back of plate has a manufacturers mark "Carnation McNicol"Context
J.A. Aliber more likely refers to James A. Aliber (grocer 1853-1918), than his only son, John A. Aliber who was 16 years old in 1912 or to the steamship/tug named the John A. Aliber.Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2022.07Source or Donor
Lane, Kit 1939-2024Acquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Height
1 inDiameter
9-1/4 inLocation
* Untyped Location
Sec 5E Shelf S7Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Some scratches and wear, most noticeable in the printed areas. Sticky residue from a price tag remains on the front, above the Aliber imprint, and some matte, cream-colored residues on the back.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Aliber, John Amos 1896-1983, Aliber, James Amos 1853-1920, John A. Aliber (boat) 1897-c1927Create Date
January 19, 2022Update Date
August 12, 2025
