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Plate, Commemorative

Object number2015.64.2

Manufacturer Woodmere China

Date1992

OriginNew Castle, PA

MediumCeramic/Glaze/Ink

Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea

DescriptionRound white china commemorative plate with black decoration. Decoration on front includes black rim and a black inner circle inscribing text and decoration commemorating the Columbus Quincentennial Grand Ball and the Pittsburgh Columbus Day Festival and Parade; a sailing ship is at center. Foot on underside with maker's mark at center. Signature in blue ink on outside of foot.Dimensions0.875 x 7.563 x 7.563 in. (2.2 x 19.2 x 19.2 cm)
SignedSignature in blue ink on outside of foot "J DAndrea".
InscriptionsBlack text on front at center:
Around edge is "Columbus Quincentennial / Grand Ball 1492-1992";
Around inner circle "PITTSBURGH COLUMBUS DAY / FESTIVAL AND PARADE";
and on flag of ship "500 / Columbus 92".

MarksMaker's mark on underside at center:
"June 13, 1992 / Plate No. 43/500 / WOODMERE / [logo] / CHINA / New Castle, Pa."
Historical NotesThe Columbus 500th Anniversary plate celebrates the 500th year since Columbus' landing in the Americas in 1492 and is the 47th from an edition of 500. During the ceremony, Joseph D'Andrea received an award from the Columbus 500 Committee for his outstanding service in the Italian American community. Part of a collection that Joseph D'Andrea acquired through his illustrious career in Pittsburgh. During his lifetime he was the Consul of Italy for Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia; President of the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA); member of the Board of Directors of the National Education Association; member of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania's Board of Trustees and chair of its Italian American Advisory Council; and founder and president of the Italian Cultural Heritage Society (AMICI).

Previous owner Joseph F. D'Andrea

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