I decided to hang the big Crinoline “chop plate” on the dining room wall.  This is the pattern of Mother’s wedding china.  I happened to see it in a thrift shop and had to have it. This pattern was only made from 1939 to 1944.  It is so obviously the choice of a very young bride —  dainty, feminine, pink rosebuds with a blue ribbon twining.  I got it for $4.50.  I checked and there was one on ebay that sold for $100.  I’m keeping it.