Manufactured by
Crescent China Company, American, 1920 - 1926
Subject of
Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
Date
1920-1926
Medium
ceramic and glaze
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 × 6 × 1/2 in. (15.3 × 15.3 × 1.3 cm)
Description
A round, white, glazed earthenware plate with an angled rim. The outer edge of the rim has a painted blue line. A thin red line encircles the inner edge of the rim. Printed in black text around the rim of the plate is "KKK”at top and “God Give Us Women" at the bottom. In black lettering on the bottom of the plate at center right is “Crescent China Co.”
Statement
Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
plates (dishes)
Topic
Associations and institutions
Fraternal organizations
U.S. History, 1919-1933
White supremacy movements
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
Object number
2013.231.11
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e679640-4da5-4edb-b888-d913951cfcd9

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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