Vintage American China Co BPOE Elks Allegheny PA Souvenir Plate 1890s IMPERFECT [7035]

Vintage American China Co BPOE Elks Allegheny PA Souvenir Plate 1890s [7035]

A rare and historically significant piece of American fraternal memorabilia, this souvenir plate was made by The American China Co. of Toronto, Ohio to commemorate a Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) convention held in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, July 10th–22nd in the 1890s. The warm cream ground is adorned with a central elk/stag transfer print in rich amber and brown tones, encircled by the lodge name and event details, and finished with a delicate scalloped gilt edge — a true collector's time capsule from the Gilded Age.

• Maker: The American China Co., Toronto, Ohio
• Pattern: B.P.O.E. Elks commemorative — Allegheny, PA convention, July 10–22, 1890s
• Decoration: Elk/stag motif, amber & brown transfer print, gilt scalloped rim
• Size: Approximately 7" diameter
• Condition: Used/Vintage
• Age-appropriate CRAZING present in the glaze (visible on reverse)

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