Title:
La Villita, Old Spanish Village, Pan American and Community Center plate
Description:
La Villita commemorative plate. Obverse: Color image of the exterior of the La Villita house, with artist's signature: Warren Hunter. Gold rim. The band around the circumference of the plate depicts different scenes from life in Texas, including an image of the Alamo, soldiers on horseback, Native Americans, etc. There are captions beneath each image explaining the context. Captions include: The Alamo, battle fought 1836, Spanish Governor's Palace, built 1722, restored 1929; Building Adobe Houses, Late 18th century; Bolivar building, erected in 1939; Arneson River Theatre, built in 1939; The Cos House, home of Gen. Cos, 1835; The Caxias House, restored 1939; Indian camp near La Villita, pre-exploration period, 1536; European explorers, 16th century; and Mission San Jose, established 1720. On the reverse is printed: Restored by City of San Antonio and National Youth Administration in 1939. Recreation and International Convention Center, Fiestas, Restaurant, Training in Arts and Crafts, Gift Shops, Library, River Theatre, Church, Art Schools, Art Galleries and Little Theatre Workshop. A City Project restoring the old and beautiful, serving hundreds of thousands a year now and for the future. San Antonio, Texas, 1951. Made in Staffordshire, England. Jonroth England. Royal Winton.
Description:
Historical Note: This plate was presented by Honorable Maury Maverick, La Villita Corporation, San Antonio. It is a tribute to the La Villita Old Spanish Village Pan-American and Community Center, restored by the City of San Antonio and National Youth Administration in 1939.
Identifier:
ATF0016d
Item identifier:
ATF0016d
Collection:
Artifacts collection
Date of creation:
1951
Container information:
Artifact Box 0224
Geographic coverage:
La Villita (San Antonio, Tex.)
Type:
Image
Type:
Memorabilia
Type:
Plate, Commemorative
Medium:
Ceramic (material)
Citation information:
ATF0016d, Artifacts collection. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Copyright information:
This image is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States. The Item and its design depicted in this image may be protected by copyright, patents, trademarks, or other related rights. You are free to use this image in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. Unless expressly stated otherwise, Texas State Library and Archives Commission makes no warranties about the Item and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Rights Statement. You are responsible for your own use. Please contact the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for more information. You may need to obtain other permissions for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy or moral rights may limit how you may use the material.
Size or duration:
10.2 in diameter x 1.25 in height
Language:
English