M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
GOOD STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE PIGEON FORM TUREEN AND COVER
Since the 1800's, thousands of pigeons have resided year-round in downtown Memphis at 'Court Square'. 'Feeding the pigeons' has become a Memphis tradition when visiting the square, with its park and fountain. Most Memphians recall their youthful pleasure of saving sandwich crusts to share with the rather 'expectant' birds. Below are 1917 (bottom) and 1936 (top) photographs Memphians - both young and old - feeding our "Memphis pigeons" :
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M. Ford Creech Antiques & Fine Arts / 581 South Perkins Road / Memphis, TN 38117 / USA / Wed.-Sat. 11-6, or by appointment
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Good Staffordshire Pearlware Pigeon Tureen and Cover, England, c1815
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