Name/Title
Commemorative PlateEntry/Object ID
1938.3.1Description
Large plate printed in the center well with a scene of several tall-masted ships at battle in a lake. The back is printed with a wreath formed up a vine, rope, chains, cannons, anchors, and cannon balls. Inside the wreath is the inscription, "MacDONOUGH'S VICTORY ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN", followed by a long description of the event.Context
Made to commemorate the Battle of Lake Champlain (also called the Battle of Plattsburgh)Acquisition
Accession
1938.3Source or Donor
American Legion Auxiliary, Vermont DepartmentMade/Created
Manufacturer
Shenango Pottery CompanyTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
New CastleState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Plate, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
7/8 inDiameter
10-3/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Macdonough, Thomas, Jr. (1783-1825)Related Places
Place
City
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
Lake
Lake ChamplainCity
BurlingtonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America