Plaque
- Title:
- Mentone
- Object Name:
- Plaque
- Object ID:
- 1966.041.34
- Place of Origin:
- France/Italy
- Date:
- circa 1860
- Description:
- Souvenir wooden plaque of Menton, France. Scalloped vertical oval, in two pieces. On front is image of French woman carrying basket of citrus fruit on her head. On back is word "Mentone". Ink inscription inside: "Grandmother / Harrington gave me / LMP. 1860 / (L M Phelps Busiel)". Pieces tied with string.
- Material:
- Wood
- Dimensions:
- H-3.5 W-2.8 D-0.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Menton, on the French Riviera, has been a tourist destination since the 19th century. It is known for its beaches, gardens, and citrus industry. It is near the border of Italy, where it is spelled Mentone.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Marie Busiel Plummer
- People:
- Plummer, Marie L. (1880-1971)
- Subjects:
- Souvenirs, Citrus fruit, Citrus industry
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