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I was wondering if anyone can help Identify this plate or even the ship or the bridge...I have searched all the sources I have and the internet, can't find anything like it. Thank you for your help,
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This is a fantastic rare Deco Depression Glass cake plate honoring Henry Hudson's exploration of New York ~ particularly his expedition up the North River. The plate depicts images relating to Henry Hudson ~ his ship, the Half Moon, the river he explored with it, and the bridge that was briefly named in his honor. The Hudson River Bridge (now called George Washington) is shown in a continuous border of repeated spans. This plate was produced in 1929 for the 320th anniversary of Henry Hudson's exploration of the Hudson River in October 1609, and the planned completion of the new 'Hudson River Bridge', scheduled for opening in 1932. The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and opened to traffic in October 1931, at which time the name was changed to The George Washington Memorial Bridge. Construction of the bridge was begun in 1927. Because the L.E. Smith commemorative plate design was based on preliminary drawings of the uncompleted bridge, the actual plates depict the bridge border design showing the lower deck. However, the lower deck was not part of the completed structure until 30 years later. Construction of the lower deck was begun in 1959 and opened to traffic in 1962. The octagon shaped plate measures 9 1/2" diameter and 10 1/2" handle to handle. It was produced by L.E. Smith Glass Co. on their Romanesque shape. Color is a rich dark yellow, not quite brown enough to be classed as amber.
Wow thank you for the information. This is actually glows under uv light. That is great information and helps solve this old mystery. Sitting in my horseshoe glass collection. Thank you again for your write up and time