Name/Title
Souvenir plateEntry/Object ID
2018.23.04Description
Souvenir plate with monk in full frontal pose in green robe sitting at table with wine bottles, glasses, and ceramic drinking cup. There is a picture of monks in procession behind his head. The white space of the table cloth contains the phrase: "Command Married Life to Everyone But Keep Thyself a Bachelor." The lower register of the plate has gold lettering on it: "Souvenir of Saugatuck, Mich." The plate has a gold border around the edge and there is a subtle scalloped form to the outer edge of the plate.
Makers mark in green on reverse of plate is blurred but reads as American China Company, Toronto, Ohio that operated from circa 1890 to 1910.Collection
Objects: Souvenirs, tourismCataloged By
Gollannek, Eric 1975-Acquisition
Accession
2018.23Source or Donor
Kutzel, KenAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
1890 - 1920Notes
Date: 1900
Technique: Transfer printingInscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
Signed Name: American China CompanyLexicon
Search Terms
Souvenir art, Tourist art, Ceramics, Gay History, Masculinity, Travel, Saugatuck, Michigan, Medieval RevivalLocation
* Untyped Location
Sec 5E Shelf S7Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Central image in excellent condition. Signs of wear on gold enamel and lettering worn at bottom of plate. Ceramic form in good shape with no chips or cracks.General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Eric Gollannek
Status Date: 2018-08-14Create Date
August 14, 2018Update Date
July 2, 2024
