Durgins Bridge Plate No. 2 by Homer Laughlin-1957 This collector plate of Durgin's Bridge, North Sandwich, New Hampshire was Sponsored by The Sandwich Woman's Club in 1957 and is marked: World Wide Art Studios A Division of Atlas Crystal Works, Inc. Covington, Tennessee / Eggshell Theme / Homer Laughlin / Made in USA / #H56N4.
The Homer Laughlin China Company initially began as Laughlin Pottery in East Liverpool, Ohio. The company was started in 1871 by brothers Shakespeare and Homer Laughlin, however Shakespeare would later leave the company in 1879.
In 1889, William Edwin Wells joined Homer and seven years later the two would incorporate. Homer would sell his interest to Wells shortly thereafter. The firm experienced rapid growth and opened a facility in Newell, West Virginia in 1903.
By the late 1920s all production was centered at the West Virginia factory and the Ohio site was abandoned.
With a scene on the front of the bridge in green on an eggshell background it also has an embossed fruit and leaf edge with a history of the Bridges on the back.
In very good condition, without chips, cracks or fleabites it measures 10 inches in diameter.
An addition to any Souvenir or Homer Laughlin Plate Collection.
SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
Circa: 1957
Manufacturer: Homer Laughlin/Made in USA  

Homer Laughlin Grace Methodist Church Plate This collector plate, Grace Methodist Church, Brooklyn, New York is marked: Eggshell Theme / Homer Laughlin / Made in USA / #F48N5.
The Homer Laughlin China Company initially began as Laughlin Pottery in East Liverpool, Ohio. The company was started in 1871 by brothers Shakespeare and Homer Laughlin, however Shakespeare would later leave the company in 1879.
In 1889, William Edwin Wells joined Homer and seven years later the two would incorporate. Homer would sell his interest to Wells shortly thereafter. The firm experienced rapid growth and opened a facility in Newell, West Virginia in 1903.
By the late 1920s all production was centered at the West Virginia factory and the Ohio site was abandoned.
With a scene on the front of the Church in lavender on an eggshell background it also has an embossed fruit and leaf edge.
In very good + condition, without chips, cracks or fleabites it does have a manufacturers dimple in the back which I have shown in my pictures and it measures 10 inches in diameter.
An addition to any Homer Laughlin Plate Collection.
SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
Circa: 1950
Manufacturer: Homer Laughlin/Made in USA