The platter is colorless and oblong, with a scalloped edge that shows the names and states of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell and an inscription.
platters
glass (material)
pressing
centennials
commemoratives
Glass
Pressed
Centennial
Commemorative
Declaration of Independence
Liberty Bell
PLATTER
On the platter reads: 100 years ago/1776-1876/ Declaration of Independence.
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
9.5 (W) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.137
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