Calendar Plates, 1909, Roses, Violets, Carnation, McNicol

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  Calendar plates were giveaways for stores, banks, and other businesses. Although they are still being made, they were most popular from 1906 to 1929. A calendar and the name of the business are printed on the plate. A few of…