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Viktor Schreckengost

Viktor Schreckengost, American Limoges
American Limoges' Animal Kingdom by Viktor Schreckengost

Decals produced in 1935 and dinnerware introduced the following year. American Limoges' Animal Kingdom by Viktor Schreckengost.

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DianeInSantaMonica's picture

Does this mean that Schreckengost was a Republican?

Maybe my vision is faulty but I see an elephant (Republican) in the largest portion, a donkey (Democrat -- and this is where I guess it could be another animal), and a chicken (independent) rushing to the other side.  Anyone else think this is a very droll expression?

Diane Childs - Santa Monica, California

modlectic's picture

Diane, I certainly see a

Diane, I certainly see a donkey along with the obvious elephant and chicken decorations. Having gone to a Feb. 5 Caucus volunteer meeting this afternoon, it doesn't take much for me to see this as a very droll expression also.

mpratt's picture

Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom included what appears to be at least animals: a fish, mule, elephant, ram or goat, cow, rooster, pig and squirrel.

CindyFahnestock's picture

nice piece

I like this piece.  I like the fact each section houses a different animal.  Never saw this before.  Thanks for sharing.