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Dinner Plate, Eisenhower Service

This dinner plate is from the state service selected by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The Eisenhower service was created by Castleton China, Inc. of New Castle, Pennsylvania in 1955. The plate features a raised-medallion border in coin gold and the presidential arms, surrounded by stars representing the 48 states. Alaska and Hawaii did not join the Union until 1959. This plate was photographed by Bates Littlehales in 1962.
Artist
Castleton China, Inc.
Date of Work
1955
Type
China
Credit
White House Historical Association
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