Belgian Plate

F. De Valeriola1900/1920

The President Woodrow Wilson House
Washington, DC, United States

One of a set of 18 circular Belgian plates. This plate depicts a street view in Anvers (Antwerp) with the Cathedral of Our Lady in Anvers in background, with a blue and gold decorated border. At 403 ft, the Cathedral of Our Lady is the highest cathedral in the Low Countries. The plate was presented to President Wilson by the King and Queen of Belgium at the White House, October 30, 1919.

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Details

Title: Belgian Plate
Creator: F. De Valeriola
Date Created: 1900/1920
Physical Location: The President Woodrow Wilson House, Butler's Pantry
Medium: Made of Porcelain and gold leaf in Brussels, Belgium.

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