New Mexico Commemorative Plate

Artist Kettlesprings Kilns, RDI (founded 1950 Alliance, Ohio)

Date1956

Mediumceramic, porcelain transferware

Dimensions9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm) diameter

ClassificationsCeramic

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Harriet Saulter

Terms

Object numberPC1975.7.1

DescriptionPlate background is white with illustrated scenes of New Mexico history in green. Within the center circle of the plate is the San Felipe de Neri Church with lettering "Albuquerque's 250th Anniversary, 1706, July 4th-14th, 1956". Scenes of architecture, nature, and pottery from New Mexico surrounds the middle circle. A short written narrative about the origins of Albuquerque is on the reverse side.

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