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Plate

Object Name:
Plate
Object ID:
1969.007.06
Date:
1868
Description:
Plate. Composite material. Circular plate with two extending handles. Foot ring present. Entire plate is dark brown in color; molded decoration covers entire obverse. Decoration includes a wide border of large grape leaves divided by criss-crossed twigs; each twig extends into leaves or fruit. Central design includes a vine with leaves and fruit. Molded on bottom in raised lettering: "PATENTED 1868. DEC 15 / DIATITE"; the word "diatite" has an arrow through it.
Material:
Composition
Dimensions:
H-0.7 W-6.4 Dia-5.7 inches
Provenance:
Gift of Miss Helen Chandler of Manchester, NH, along with 15 other items (glassware, ceramics, jewelry, pictures, and clothing). No further information given.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen M. Chandler
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