Images(4)

Plate, Commemorative

Object number2016.77.89

Manufacturer Jackson China Incorporated

Contributor ABCO Tableware

Date1985

Possible OriginFalls Creek, PA

Possible OriginNew York, NY

MediumCeramic; Paint

Credit LineGift of Brenda Weber

DescriptionWhite ceramic commemorative plate that has gold text on the front and two gold bands around the rim.DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 10.625 × 0.75 in. (27 × 1.9 cm)
InscriptionsText on front of plate states "Inflight / FOOD SERVICES ASSOCIATION / 20th ANNUAL CONFERENCE / May 7, 1985 Phoenix, Arizona / Gala Dinner / Vichyssoisse / Poached Salmon, Dill Sauce, Fleuron / Souverain Fume Blanc 1983 / Gourmet Salad, Vinaigrette / Champagne Sorbet / Korbel Champagne Brut / Roast Rib Eye of Veal, Forestiere / Potatoes Amandine Zucchini Tapatio / Christian Brothers, Napa Valley Zinfadel 1982 / Coupe Romanoff / Petite Fours / Coffee".
MarksText on base states "J / I4 / JACKSON / CUSTOM CHINA / FALLS CREEK, PA. / by / ABCO Tableware / New York, NY."
Historical NotesPart of a collection of pieces made by the Jackson China Company. These were collected by the donor’s parents Marilyn and Wallace Weber. Marilyn’s mother had a Xenia patterned plate from Jackson China and Marilyn wanted to complete the set, this started a lifetime of collecting Jackson China. Collected to document a local industry and company. Jackson China was located in Falls Creek, PA and was started by Harry William Jackson after moving to Dubois, PA in 1914. He purchased the former Bohemian Art Pottery site (formerly Crystal Glass Company site) and formed Jackson China Company with Emanuel A. Fischel who had started Bohemian. Jackson was an English immigrant. Jackson was murdered by an employee in 1924 and Fischel ran the company until 1943. The pottery was most known for industrial restaurant ware, but also had several lines of fine china. The collection documents a range of both time and styles produced by Jackson as well as some items that show competitor's China, unfinished pieces with their finished counterparts, and tools of the trade. Jackson China closed in 1985.

Collector Marilyn Weber

Collector Wallace Weber

Related institution Inflight Food Services Association

Subjects

Terms

On View

Not on view