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Commemorative plate
Plate, commemorative
Commemorative plate
Commemorative plate
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Plate, commemorative

Object number2020.058.0002
Mediumceramic
DimensionsOther: 9.5 in. (24.1 cm)
OriginUSA
DescriptionA cream-colored plate covered with images and dates printed in red ink. An image of Anton Cermak is in its center with the year 1933. His name, dates and the words, "I'm glad it was me instead of you." are printed around the image. The outer rim of the plate is covered with images from Cermak's past: his childhood home, as a young miner and in political offices in Illinois. The bible verse John 15:13 is also featured.
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