Swedish American Line
swedish american line fruit plate Mfg.: Rörstrand
Pattern name: unknown
Item illustrated: 8" fruit plate
Item date: 1956
Circa: 1950's
Steamship company backstamp: yes 		 

 
Pattern description: The pattern illustrated is one of a series of six sailing ship designs which appear on this china. The plate itself has a scalloped edge, and a 3/8" embossed band with a herring bone design at the rim. The edge is decorated with a gold line. Beneath each ship, and placed between a pair of anchors, is the century during which that particular vessel sailed - in this case: 1800. The other five, beginning with a Viking long boat, are dated 1000, 1400, 1500, 1600, and 1700. Each of the six ships features the three-crown Swedish American Line logo on a sail.
Pattern notes: Company documentation indicates that these plates were sold on board, as well as used in the dining rooms. A 1958 passenger list notes the price for a set of six as $9.75!
Submitted by: Cabin Class Collectibles
Contributors: 
Resources: Restaurant China, Vols. 1 and 2 by Barbara Conroy

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