Platter - "Connecticut Arms" c. 1936

This 1936 ceramic platter titled "Connecticut Arms" by Helmut Hiatt depicts the state coat of arms within an oval. The coat of arms features a shield with a grapevine, a ship, and the motto "Qui Transtulit Sustinet," which means "He who transplanted sustains." The platter's rim is decorated with a stylized floral pattern and the word "Connecticut" is emblazoned at the bottom. This piece of decorative art reflects American pride in its history and heritage through the use of state symbolism.