Iron Bridge, Central Park

Wedgwood

ca. 1930–1939

Earthenware

New York Historical

A blue and white ceramic plate depicts a landscape scene with a bridge over a river, boats, trees, and figures engaged in various activities. The rim of the plate is decorated with a floral and vine motif. The Wedgwood factory in Etruria, England produced a series of commemorative souvenir plates called "Old New York" for the 1939 New York World's Fair. These plates commemorated the inauguration of George Washington at Federal Hall New York, April 30, 1789 and the New York World's Fair 1939, 150 years later. Each plate features an elaborate floral border surrounding an image from Old New York. Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman Object number 1939.187