Porcelain commemorative plate depicting Columbus landing scene, manufactured by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles

This commemorative plate was produced around 1910 by Knowles, Taylor & Knowles of East Liverpool, Ohio, one of America's premier porcelain manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The plate features a chromolithograph transfer depicting Christopher Columbus's landing in the New World, a popular subject during this era of American patriotic and historical commemoration. The decorative border with gilt trim and the semi-vitreous porcelain body are characteristic of KT&K's quality production standards. Such plates were often created for fraternal organizations, commemorative events, or as souvenir items celebrating American history. They represent the intersection of decorative arts and historical commemoration that was prevalent in the Progressive Era. Collectors of American historical ceramics, fraternal organization memorabilia, and early 20th-century decorative plates find these items particularly appealing for their artistic merit and historical significance. The Knights Templar and Masonic collectors especially value these pieces as they often commemorate specific conclaves and gatherings. The combination of fine porcelain craftsmanship, historical imagery, and organizational significance makes these plates desirable to multiple collecting communities, including those interested in Columbus-related artifacts and American ceramic history.