Mary Lincoln's Fashions

[Eva Elisabeth]

That must be the so called Soferino china, made in Limoges, France? It's very elegant, and as late as 1961 there were still a few pieces in the White House collection, but not enough for a State dinner and many pieces were broken and chipped as well.

Thanks for the great photos Eva!

Pleased you like them, Toia! The description below the plate reads:
"The Lincolns continued a WH practice of purchasing china for state dinners, but MTL was the first lady to make the purchase herself. Early in 1861, she selected a pattern made by Haviland & Co. of Paris, France, which became known as the "Royal Purple", and was decorated by E. V. Haughwoul, in New York city."
I really like it!