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Posted 2 months ago
laurence319
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This is a plate that was found in my grandfather's house in the UP of Michigan after his death in 1986. He was 100% Swedish. I find it interesting that one of the only two others that I have found through an internet search was purchased in a Swedish thrift shop. There is a gold leaf mark on the back which is included in the photos. I am trying to discover how rare it really is. I would like to know why it is the way it is. Is it a typo? If so, how many are there like this one. The only information that I have found is this blog about two similar plates that I know exist. Link is below.
http://blog.sfgate.com/collectivemind/2011/04/19/they-dead-for-the-pease-of-the-world/
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That's an awesome plate! I have no information for you, but it certainly is a conversation piece! Or should I say, 'pease'?
on one hand, having Plate featuring the Kennedy brothers JOHN F and Robert which of course were Both Murdered in 1963 and 1968 respectively these Men were well loved out in the world too for championing Human rights and many issues... I Find it interesting that the inscription was so Poorly done. I have to ask IF By chance the plates origins were from a NON engrish speaking country ? "They Dead for the Pease of the world" Peace is spelled peace and they dead ? I'm baffled
I would think it was quickly made OVERSEAS in 1968 to capitalize on the desire in the market for Kennedy items after RFK was assassinated.
In most non english speaking countries these "mistake" items are very typical. I have seen it in Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Panama (just a few countries that come to mind).
scott