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1962.108

ID Number: 1962.108
Category: T&E For Materials
Sub-category: food service T&E
Item Type: dinner
Item Name: plate
Maker: T. Furnival & Sons
Materials: CLAY, STONEWARE
Measurements: overall: 7/8 in
Description: Wide sloping rim; transfer print of maple leaves and beaver
History: Given to mother of donor about 1924. Was old at that time. The beaver and maple leaf, originally symbols of French Canada developed into Canadian national emblems during the 2nd half of the 19th century. The beaver was the most important animal in the fur trade.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

Animals / Animaux subject

Canada subject

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