Kansas Centennial Souvenir State Plate, Vintage 1950s, Vernon Kilns
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Vintage Vernon Kilns Kansas souvenir state plate with an added inscription to commemorate Centennial 1854-1954. Cream transferware plate with a central image of the state capitol in Topeka, surrounded by depictions of Kansas landmarks and attractions including:
- Kansas State College Field House at Manhattan
- Eisenhower Memorial, Abilene
- Madonna of the Trail Monument, Council Grove
- Campanile University of Kansas, Lawrence
- William Allen White Memorial, Emporia
- B-47 Stratojet, Wichita
- Cowboy Statue, Dodge City
- Oil "Capitol" Great Bend
- Wheat Fields, Thomas County
- Geographic Center of the U.S., Near Lebanon
The plate has a leaf and sunflower border. "1854 CENTENNIAL 1954" in raised red enamel characters at the bottom, most likely added by the previous owner. The back is marked "Designed by Vernon Kilns U.S.A." and has a paragraph with historical information about the state.
SIZE 10 3/8"
CONDITION Very good. No nicks, chips, cracks or crazing. Images and text are still crisp and clear.
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