c. 1925 – c. 1970
Decorative plates and cups were frequently created to celebrate special events, from World’s Fairs to British royal weddings. Many plates were commissioned by specific groups, including churches and universities, as fund-raisers which also cultivated the loyalty of their members or graduates. In addition, the rise of an American middle class with time for travel led to an entire industry based upon souvenirs of tourist destinations.
Gallery of Images
All patterns are by Johnson Brothers unless another company name is given in parentheses. Click on an image to see an enlarged view.
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- Arizona, c. 1963
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- California, c. 1965
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- Chicago, A Century of Progress 1833-1933, First Fort Dearborn, c. 1933
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- Chicago, c. 1950
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- Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, c. 1953
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- Empire State Building, c. 1959
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- Empire State Building, demitasse, c. 1959
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- Harvard Tercentenary, demitasse [seen by drinker], c. 1936 (Wedgwood)
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- Harvard Tercentenary, demitasse [seen by guest], c. 1936 (Wedgwood)
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- Mount Rushmore, c. 1955
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- New York City Souvenir, c. 1966 (Enco)
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- Oregon, c. 1957
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- Pennsylvania German Folklore Society, c. 1960
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- St. John the Divine, c. 1957 (Wedgwood)
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- St. Louis Souvenir, c. 1904 (Rowland and Marcellus)
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- St. Mary Major [after G.B. Piranesi],, c. 1950 (Wedgwood)
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- Vancouver [Hudson Bay Company], c. 1960
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- Williamsburg, The Governor’s Palace, c. 1949 (Wedgwood)
