Plate 1755 - 1765

This plate, of unknown date, was made at the Veuve Perrin Factory, and is rendered in faience. Though the precise origins and stories behind decorative plates like these are difficult to trace, they emerged during a period of evolving social practices around dining. Consider the plate as a stage upon which identity is performed. In the center we see a building, initials, and what looks like a family crest. Each element speaks to the plate's original owner and their lineage, hinting at aspirations of nobility and heritage in a rapidly changing social landscape. Dinnerware was not merely functional; it was a declaration of one’s status and taste. The act of eating, when elevated by objects such as this, transforms into a ritual. It’s a reminder that even the most domestic objects carry the weight of cultural and personal narratives, offering glimpses into how we construct and present ourselves to the world.