{"product_id":"1969-frankoma-collector-plate-laid-in-a-manger-john-frank-christmas","title":"Frankoma 1969 Christmas Plate — “Laid In A Manger” by John Frank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankoma introduced its annual Christmas plate series in 1969, using Oklahoma clay sourced from the company’s own local deposits—material known for its warm, earthy tones and distinctive firing variations. This first‑year release, \u003cem\u003eLaid In A Manger\u003c\/em\u003e, features John Frank’s relief artwork depicting a stylized nativity scene. The sculpted details and glaze variations highlight the dimensional relief and the plate’s mid‑century ceramic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrankoma Christmas plate from 1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork titled \u003cem\u003e“Laid In A Manger”\u003c\/em\u003e by John Frank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOklahoma clay with Frankoma glaze finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelief depiction of a nativity scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo chips or cracks observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Frankoma Christmas plate diameter (approx. 8.5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wade Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45609838248124,"sku":"B0019","price":10.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2907\/1548\/files\/IMG_1674.jpg?v=1773538191","url":"https:\/\/wadeliving.com\/products\/1969-frankoma-collector-plate-laid-in-a-manger-john-frank-christmas","provider":"Wade Living ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}