Vintage Salt Lake City, Utah souvenir collector plates with ruffle, lace, or filigree gold edges are mid-century travel collectibles. They often feature decals of the Salt Lake Temple, State Capitol, and Great Salt Lake.
Features and Common Landmarks:
These plates were commonly manufactured in the 1960s and 1970s, featuring:
The Design: A central image with metallic gold accents, surrounded by a ruffled, reticulated (pierced lattice), or scalloped edge.
Landmarks: Central or collage illustrations usually include the Mormon Temple, State Capitol, Tabernacle Organ, and the Great Salt Lake.
Makers: Often produced by unbranded Japanese or American novelty manufacturers and marked on the back as "Not for Food, Decorative Purposes Only".