Figure 42 Plate, Germany, early twentieth century. Whiteware. D. 7 5/8". (Courtesy, The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum. Bequest of William R. Adam.) General Braddock headquartered at John Carlyle’s house for three weeks in 1755, during the French and Indian War. This souvenir plate is illustrated with a postcard view of the Carlyle House. For many years the historic mansion was surrounded by a large hotel, which was at one time known as the Braddock House. C. E. Wheelock imported both postcards and china from Germany, and the company marketed plates with local postcard views directly to stores around the country.This plate was made for R. E. Knight in Alexandria. Knight’s Stationery, Toy and Souvenir store opened at 621–625 King Street in 1906. Souvenir china was imported from Germany from about 1890 to 1930.
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