Manufacturer: Mayer China
User: Pioneers of Alaska
Pattern name: Laurel
Date of examples: circa 1940s – 1950s

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Notes: From Wikipedia: "The Pioneers of Alaska is a fraternal organization that was founded in 1907 to preserve the early history of Alaska.

"Originally restricted to white males who entered Alaska before 1900, the organization today has about 5000 members, who must be residents of Alaska for at least 20 years to be eligible to join. Once led by men, women became eligible for all leadership positions in 2012.

"Founded in Nome, Alaska, the organization works at 'gathering and preserving the relics and early history of Alaska', and at improving its economic and social conditions.

"The organization has 35 local chapters, which are called 'igloos.' The group operates the Pioneer Museum at Pioneer Park, in Fairbanks."

According to an article in The Alaska Miner in January, 1941, the Fairbanks Igloo installed their "1941 officers in impressive rites" at Eagles Hall, which was attended by hundreds of members and guests. When the business meeting adjourned it was "followed by an elaborate midnight luncheon."

It is not known if these examples were used at the Fairbanks Igloo, but the article suggests that at least some of the igloos had china for the meeting halls.

White body plate with a band of stylized blue leaves on the rim at the edge of the verge. The band of leaves is loosely wrapped by a dark navy string. In the upper right well of the plate are the stacked words "Pioneers of Alaska" in navy blue.  The word "Pioneers" is slightly arched over the other words.

Sources: Wikipedia
The Alaska Miner – Fairbanks, Alaska – Tuesday, January 14, 1941

Contributor:
China photos: TheUrbanArcheologist