2009.055.001
Object Name
Plate, Commemorative
Artist/Maker
Canadian Art China Company Ltd.
Date Made
1994
Materials
China --22 karat gold --Paper
Catalogue Number
2009.055.001
Dimensions

Diameter: 24.0cm x Height: 2.1cm

Description

This is an off-white china commemorative plate. The edge of the plate is decorated with gold trim. On the top of the plate, there is a coloured image of the City of Sudbury coat of arms. The words on the bottom of the image reads "INDUSTRIA// INCEPTUM// INTEGRITAS". The words in black lettering around the coat of arms are "City of Sudbury// Ville de Sudbury". On the bottom of the plate, there is a black symbol of a maple leaf with the words "Dedicated in Canada". Below the symbol, the words are "22 K GOLD CANADIAN ART CHINA LTD.COLLINGWOOD". There is a black text that briefly introduces the history and development of Sudbury. Below the text is a paper label that is adhered to the plate. The label reads "BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC// DEDICATION OF THE HMCS SUDBURY// SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1994// Presented by Councillor Jim Ilnitski on behalf of the Mayor and City Councillors of the City of SUDBURY, ONTARIO".

History

Connected with commemoration of the BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC// DEDICATION OF THE HMCS SUDBURY// SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1994// Presented by Councillor Jim Ilnitski on behalf of the Mayor and City Councillors of the City of SUDBURY, ONTARIO"