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RARE 1907 Souvenir SIOUX CITY IOWA CALENDAR PLATE Woman’s Portrait – G. Bonfils

Rare Sioux City Iowa Souvenir 1907 Calendar Plate Wonderful 118 year-old antique plate showing a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman in period dress and colors. Portrait signed by G. (Gaston) Bonfils on lower right edge of her blouse. Condition is good with no crazing or cracks. Light scratches on the portrait and a chip repair (shown) and light wear on the print and gold edge. Small bubbles seen on front and back. On back: C.Co. Over a line with E.L.O. Under 9” diameter, scalloped gilded edge Weight is 15.4 ounces prior to packaging…

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VINTAGE MT RUSHMORE South Dakota SD State SOUVENIR 1979 Calendar Plate 10 3/8″

This vintage 1979 calendar plate featuring the stunning Mount Rushmore is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. With a diameter of 10 3/8 inches, it’s the perfect size for display or use. The plate showcases the beauty of South Dakota and its iconic landmark, making it a great souvenir for anyone who has visited or has a special connection to the state. This is a decorative collector plate that would make an excellent addition to any collection. Whether you’re an avid collector or simply looking for a unique piece of memorabilia, this vintage Mount Rushmore plate is sure to impress.…

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Antique 1911 12-Month Calendar Plate, Cooper Brothers Astoria, Illinois

This is a very nice local calendar plate made for some type of local business in the town of Astoria, Illinois back in 1911. It measures about 8 and 1/2 inches in diameter. The maker’s mark is not entirely clear, but we suspect it was made in the UK given the popularity of crown-based maker markers among that country’s manufacturers in the early 1900s. As noted, the plate is in very nice condition overall – it has crazing in the porcelain, some stray marks in the glaze, and some loss of gilding and color. But, for a 1911 plate, it looks great.…

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