Vintage Avon Independence Hall Bicentennial commemorative plate.
This plate commemorates the United States Bicentennial in 1976, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It features a blue and white transferware design of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where the Declaration was signed. These commemorative plates were popular during the Bicentennial era as collectible souvenirs. Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd., part of the Wedgwood Group, produced many such plates, often commissioned by companies like Avon. The imagery typically includes patriotic symbols and historical landmarks, reflecting the national pride and historical awareness of the time. These plates are now sought after by collectors of Americana and Bicentennial memorabilia.