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- Howard Johnson's Plates, 1951-1954 - In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America, locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. This plate celebrates America's growth with idyllic scenes on the rim, including one of a Howard Johnson's restaurant.
- 1951-1954
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's Plates, 1951-1954
In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America, locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. This plate celebrates America's growth with idyllic scenes on the rim, including one of a Howard Johnson's restaurant.
- Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963 - In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America -- locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. The Simple Simon and the Pieman logo -- seen on this plate -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963
In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America -- locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. The Simple Simon and the Pieman logo -- seen on this plate -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- Marimekko Elephant Plate Made for American Airlines, 1975-1980 -
- 1975-1980
- Collections - Artifact
Marimekko Elephant Plate Made for American Airlines, 1975-1980
- Restaurant Ware Creamer, 1964 - As more Americans hit the roads in the early and mid-1900s they needed a reliable place to stop and eat. Roadside diners promised quick, informal dining at reasonable prices. Proprietors served meals on clean, strong, yet visually pleasing china. This creamer with its colorful green border was made by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Restaurant Ware Creamer, 1964
As more Americans hit the roads in the early and mid-1900s they needed a reliable place to stop and eat. Roadside diners promised quick, informal dining at reasonable prices. Proprietors served meals on clean, strong, yet visually pleasing china. This creamer with its colorful green border was made by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
- Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963 - In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America -- locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. The Simple Simon and the Pieman logo -- seen on these plates -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- 1963
- Collections - Artifact
Howard Johnson's "Simple Simon and the Pieman" Dinner Plates, 1963
In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America -- locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. The Simple Simon and the Pieman logo -- seen on these plates -- became a recognizable symbol to his motoring patrons.
- Restaurant Luncheon Plate, 1959 - As more Americans hit the roads in the early and mid-1900s, they needed a reliable place to stop and eat. Roadside diners promised quick, informal dining at reasonable prices. Proprietors served meals on clean, strong, yet visually pleasing china. This plate, with its colorful green border, was made by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
- 1959
- Collections - Artifact
Restaurant Luncheon Plate, 1959
As more Americans hit the roads in the early and mid-1900s, they needed a reliable place to stop and eat. Roadside diners promised quick, informal dining at reasonable prices. Proprietors served meals on clean, strong, yet visually pleasing china. This plate, with its colorful green border, was made by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
- Restaurant Cup and Saucer, 1964 - As more Americans hit the roads in the early and mid-1900s they needed a reliable place to stop and eat. Roadside diners promised quick, informal dining at reasonable prices. Proprietors served meals on clean, strong, yet visually pleasing china. This cup and saucer with its colorful green border was made by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Restaurant Cup and Saucer, 1964
As more Americans hit the roads in the early and mid-1900s they needed a reliable place to stop and eat. Roadside diners promised quick, informal dining at reasonable prices. Proprietors served meals on clean, strong, yet visually pleasing china. This cup and saucer with its colorful green border was made by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
- White Castle Plate, 1950 -
- 1950
- Collections - Artifact
White Castle Plate, 1950
- Marimekko Truck Plate Made for American Airlines, 1975-1980 -
- 1975-1980
- Collections - Artifact
Marimekko Truck Plate Made for American Airlines, 1975-1980
- Ford Plate, 1976 -
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Plate, 1976