Souvenir plates have long been representatives of America's history,
whether commemorating special events or depicting places. Souvenir
plates make attractive collectibles for several reasons, including their
affordability and the fact that they come in a variety of designs and
shapes. Popular Souvenir Plates has captured the versatility of the
souvenir plate with examples that date from the 1880s through the
present. More than 530 color photographs document plates depicting all
fifty states and Canada, along with a sampling of European designs, each
with its current market value. The work of American firms represented
are Harker Pottery, Homer Laughlin, Kettlesprings Kilns, Edwin M.
Knowles China Co., Sabin Industries, Salem China Co., Syracuse China
Co., Vernon Kilns, and many others. The work of noted English potters
such as Staffordshire, Adams, Jonroth, and Rowland and Marsellus are
present. A chapter on foreign plates shows a variety of foreign-made
souvenir ware including the beauty of Made in Bavaria and Made in
Germany souvenir plates. This book and price guide is a valuable
reference for anyone with an interest in souvenir plates.