{"product_id":"1974-wedgwood-freedom-plate","title":"1974 Wedgwood Freedom Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1974\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTunstall, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American Bicentennial of 1976 sparked a massive wave of patriotic nostalgia throughout the United States, prompting companies to release commemorative merchandise years in advance. Avon Products, widely known for door-to-door cosmetic sales, frequently partnered with established European potteries to produce limited-edition decorative items for their customer base. These promotional collectibles were manufactured in large quantities to satisfy the immense public appetite for Americana leading up to the nation's 200-year anniversary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnoch Wedgwood of Tunstall, England, a historic pottery works tracing its lineage deep into Staffordshire's ceramic tradition, executed the transferware printing for this series. The design incorporates traditional federal iconography including the bald eagle, early American flags, and a ceremonial drum encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. Despite their appealing historical imagery and traditional craftsmanship, millions of these decorative plates were produced, ensuring high survival rates and modest availability in the modern secondary market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902673031253,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/D6DC3283-B6E7-464A-9CFF-B71BD224948E.jpg?v=1789148808","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/1974-wedgwood-freedom-plate","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}