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"Views of Asbury Park" Plate
"Views of Asbury Park" Plate
"Views of Asbury Park" Plate

"Views of Asbury Park" Plate

Maker
Periodca. 1890-1900
Place MadeStaffordshire, England
MediumTransfer-printed and glazed earthenware
Dimensions8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
InscribedIn blue on reverse, "THE / ROWLAND & / MARSELLUS Co. / STAFFORDSHIRE / ENGLAND / DESIGNED & IMPORTED BY / HEATH NOVELTY Co. / ASBURY PARK N.J."
MarkingsRowland & Marsellus hallmark on reverse
ClassificationsGroup and Organization Memorabilia
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lee Ellen Griffith, in memory of Rebecca L. Griffith
Object number2006.35
DescriptionA circular souvenir plate, with transfer printed scenes in dark steel-blue gray. "Views of Asbury Park, N.J." is identified at the top of the plate, with panels around the plate identifying "Auditorium Ocean Grove," "Casino," "Deal Lake," "Board Walk & Bath House," and "Arcade," with "Fishing Pier" in the center. Images appear to be phototransferred. The plate's border consists of a six-lobed floral chain with shading.
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