Plates (tableware)

This engraved silver tray commemorates the Sam Rayburn Testimonial Dinner held on April 16, 1955, at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. The two-handled serving tray lists the program, and it features the signatures of Harry S. Truman; Braskamp, Bernard; Butler, Paul; Johnson, Lyndon B.; Kenney, W. John; McCormack, John W.; Roosevelt, Eleanor; Stevenson, Adlai. Photographer Vincent A. Finnigan is from Washington, D.C.

Display shelving showing china and religious artifacts at the residence of the Director of the United States Operations Mission in Vietnam.

Color snapshot of a China cabinet with glass shelves containing a variety of glassware including plates, figurines, and teapots. The location of the cabinet is unknown. On the back of the photo is written: "Martha Lee Hood Kronch." From: Truman Home

Photograph of a silver platter engraved with the names of members of the Business Advisory Council and a testimonial to Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer presented to the Secretary on January 14, 1953, at a testimonial dinner given in his honor at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

A place setting of the White House dinner service. These pieces were part of an exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Library. The China is by Lenox.

Color photo of a complete setting of china, crystal, and silverware in the pattern selected by Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman for the White House china. The china is made by Lenox and marking on the reverse side of the dinner plate of this service is as follows: X-307. Made in U.S.A. B. Altman and Co. (See also photos 78-41 through 78-43.) The complete setting is in the Museum collection, and the photos are copied from original slides. (See photos 2003-226 through 2003-229 for individual pieces.)

Color photo of a dinner plate by Lenox in the pattern selected by the Truman's for the White House china. Marking on the reverse side of the dinner plate of this service is as follows: X-307. Made in U.S.A. B. Altman and Co. (See also photos 78-41 through 78-43.) The china, matching crystal, and silverware are in the museum collection, and the photos are copied from original slides.

Color photo of serving platter by Lenox in the pattern selected by the Truman's for the White House china. Marking on the reverse side of the dinner plate of this service is as follows: X-307. Made in U.S.A. B. Altman and Co. (See also 78-41 through 78-43.) The china, matching crystal and silverware are in the museum collection, and the photos are copied from the original slides.