"Tar Heel" started as an insult and became a point of pride — a nickname rooted in the naval stores industry of the 1800s that Civil War soldiers reclaimed as a badge of honor.
Maker: Attributed to Homer Laughlin (unmarked)
Materials: Ceramic, aqua/blue border with gold floral filigree
Dimensions: 9.25" diameter
Origin: USA
Era: Vintage, 1950s
Condition: Very good vintage condition — gold paint on back, minor manufacturing marks, consistent with age. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
This mid-century souvenir plate captures North Carolina in an aqua blue border with gold floral filigree, the state name in flowing cursive, and a center packed with the landmarks that defined the state for postwar American travelers.
A meaningful gift for a North Carolina native, a Blue Ridge or Outer Banks lover, or anyone who collects mid-century American souvenir ware.
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