{"product_id":"spode-university-of-chicago-plate-harper-memorial-library-1931-vintage","title":"Spode University of Chicago Plate Harper Memorial Library 1931 Vintage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eVintage 1931 University of Chicago Commemorative Plate of the Harper Memorial Library. H\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eistorical souvenir plate was manufactured in England by the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCopeland Spode\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pottery works in \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1931\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThis plate was part of a limited, custom-ordered commission arranged by the UChicago Alumni Council in 1930 for students and alumni. It was part of the only 1490 sets of 12 made.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThe center motif is a\u003c\/span\u003e detailed black transferware illustration of the Gothic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWilliam Rainey Harper Memorial Library\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Surrounding it is an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e deliciously ornate frame featuring four additional campus vignettes set inside Gothic architectural window tracery.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the back is the formal University of Chicago Phoenix coat of arms, the building title stamped \"Harper Memorial Library 1913\", and the official \"Copeland Spode England\" hallmark pressed into the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a thoughtful gift for your favorite UChicago alumnus, and yes, you can be your favorite graduate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE 10.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION Very good condition with no flaws noted. No chips, cracks or crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage plate with a history. Be sure and give the photos a good look. Ask questions if you have any. We want you to love your plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52970577101117,"sku":"26-9","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1469\/7848\/files\/harper-memorial-library-8.jpg?v=1789960149","url":"https:\/\/nextstagevintage.com\/products\/spode-university-of-chicago-plate-harper-memorial-library-1931-vintage","provider":"NextStage Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}