1. Creator/Author:
  2. A. Schmidt & Son (2)

Robert Todd Lincoln luncheon plate

Creator:
A. Schmidt & Son
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
1900-1920
Materials:
ceramic
Measurements:
overall: 1 in 9 1/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0695
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

White, fluted luncheon plate features gold trim around outer edge and inner depression. The back of the plate has "A. Schmidt & Son, New York" printed in green and a golden crown with a "W" under it. Washington D.C. Part of a set of dinnerware purchased by Robert Todd Lincoln, probably during his term as president of the Pullman Palace Car Company, 1901-1911. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum