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earthenware plate celebrating the Bicentennial of Methodism in America 1766 to 1966

round plate fitted on the back with a wire hanger

Category: plate

Production Date: 1966-

Material Part: earthenware

Produced by: Frankoma Pottery

Inscription:

- Around the edge of the plate

1766-Bicentennial of Methodism in America-1966. On the front are depictions of The first Methodist Sermon (Embury's House) New York 1766 along with a depiction of Phil Embury. Other depictions comprise Susanna Wesley, Francis Asbery, C Wesley, John Wesley and a man on a horse (THe Circuit Rider).On the Reverse around the edge the following are named - Joshua Soule, George Whitefield, Robert Strawbridge, Thomas Coke, Capt. Thomas Webb, James Axley, PeterCartwright, Wm. McKendree, Jason Lee, JJ Methvin, Littleton Fowler and Wm. Capers. In the centreis inscribed "Honouring the Pioneers who gave their lives in the preaching of the Gospel of Christ and the establishing of Methodism in America. Bishops of Unitng Conference Edwin Holt Hughes - MEC James H Strauhn - MPC John M Moore - MECS 1939

Measurements:

diameter
height 204mm
diameter
width 204mm

Object Number: 2019-1574.4

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