Description: 2 Franklin D. Roosevelt White House China Dinner Plates C. 194011 1/4" These 11 1/4" dinner plates from the FDR White House service features the Great Seal of the United States as the central design element. The plates outer edge is adorned with a circle of gold stars, while its edges are trimmed with gold and the border is a soft shade of pale yellow. The service was produced by Thomas Haviland and Lenox and was displayed at the New York World's Fair in 1939-1940. Although it was considered surplus after serving its purpose, it was delivered to the White House on November 1, 1940, at no cost. According to Margaret Klapthor in "Official White House China", Lenox made the dinner plates and after-dinner cups and saucers, while Haviland crafted the rest of the service. The back of the plates are marked with the Lenox logo and applied gold numbers (1326/P362A). These dinner plates are pictured on page 86 of the Klapthor book. While the FDR Library at Hyde Park owns twelve various pieces from this service, these particular examples are in wonderful condition.
Price: 6850 USD
Location: Papillion, Nebraska
End Time: 2023-10-03T21:10:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 34.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
President: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Type: Plate
Term in Office: 1933-45
Year: 1940
Signed: Yes
First Lady: Eleanor Roosevelt
Theme: Politics
Material: Porcelain
Country/Region: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
