Antique Porcelain Powder Box 1913 Philadelphia & Trenton Souvenir

Antique Philadelphia souvenir, porcelain lidded powder or trinket box decorated with a picture of a Colonial style lady.
It measures about 5 1/4" across and 3 1/2" tall.

"31st Annual Convention Master Plumbers June 17, 18, 19, 1913
Compliments of Tho's Maddock's Son"s Co.
Trenton, N.J.
Bellevue Stratford Hotel
Phila, Pa."

Thomas Maddocks was the first successful manufacturer of "sanitary ware" (toilets) in the US and developed a way to connect metal plumbing to the porcelain fixtures.

This 103 year old piece is a storytelling item on so many levels.

For some more interesting information please find this article:
"The Maddocks of Trenton: Kings of Industry" Posted on April 23, 2014 by the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie

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