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Title	"La théorie dans les chambres" plate
Alternate Title	The theory in the barracks eng
Publisher	France : H.B. & Cie, [between 1914 and 1918?]
Physical Description	1 plate : ceramic, color ; 20 cm in diameter
Summary	This plate features what appears to be an official meeting within the barracks, with a soldier and his Captain in the foreground, both in French military uniform standing close together, at attention, staring directly at each other. In the background multiple soldiers are seated and standing watching the two men. Underneath the scene is a number 4, presumably indicating the number of the plate in a series, and then the words "LA THÉORIE DANS LES CHAMBRES" loosely translating to, "the theory in the barracks". Below this are the words, "Voyons, qu'est-ce que vous devez faire quand vous apercevez l'ennemi?..." and "Mon testament mon Capitaine!..." These words roughly translate as "Let's see, what do you have to do when you see the enemy?" and "My will and testament my Captain!" A picture of the hilt of a sword appears at the bottom of the plate. Above the central scene on the plate a soldier and a woman are painted. The woman is holding a baby. The rim of the plate is outlined in a green floral design. On the back of the plate,written in green text, is the manufacturer's name and location, "H.B. & Co. CHOISY LE ROI." Written about this is "TERRE DE FER" a trade name for a type of ceramic similar to porcelain.
Notes	Title from item.; Item is likely from World War I as it is part of the WWI Hunter Collection.
LC Subject Headings	Collectibles--France--20th century. World War, 1914-1918. Soldiers, depicted. France--History--20th century.
Other Headings	Collectibles
Time Period	World War I (1914-1918)
Added Entry	Choisy-le-Roi (France)
Personal Collection	WWI Hunter Collection
Call #	REALIA 03758
Item #	851356
OCLC number	1000053229

"La théorie dans les chambres" plate

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