{"product_id":"edwin-m-knowles-the-daylight-romantic-age-of-steam-collector-plate","title":"Edwin M. Knowles \"The Daylight\" Collector Plate – Romantic Age of Steam – R. E. Pierce – Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"413\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"413\"\u003eCrafted of fine porcelain by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company, this limited-edition collector plate features R. E. Pierce's dramatic artwork depicting The Daylight, one of America's most iconic streamlined passenger trains. Produced as part of The Romantic Age of Steam collector plate series and limited to 150 firing days, this decorative plate celebrates the beauty, innovation, and romance of the golden age of American rail travel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"861\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"881\" data-section-id=\"p5mojv\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles \"The Daylight\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eCelebrate one of America's most beautiful passenger trains with this limited-edition Edwin M. Knowles collector plate featuring \u003cstrong data-end=\"1061\" data-start=\"1045\"\u003eThe Daylight\u003c\/strong\u003e, the eighth issue in \u003cem data-end=\"1110\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/em\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003eCreated from original artwork by railroad artist \u003cstrong data-end=\"1185\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003eR. E. Pierce\u003c\/strong\u003e, this decorative porcelain plate captures the striking Southern Pacific Daylight locomotive in its famous red, orange, and black livery as it races across the American landscape. The vivid artwork highlights the streamlined elegance that made the Daylight one of the most recognizable passenger trains in railroad history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1745\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003eProduced by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1560\" data-start=\"1526\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles China Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collector plate was manufactured as a limited edition restricted to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003e150 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears its original manufacturer backstamp, Bradex number, and individual plate number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eWhether displayed in a railroad collection, office, train room, or Americana display, this piece is an outstanding tribute to the romance of steam railroading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1906\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eThis example bears Plate Number 5767A and Bradex Number 84-K41-135.8, identifying it as the eighth issue in the Edwin M. Knowles \u003cem data-end=\"1500\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam\u003c\/em\u003e collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1911\" data-start=\"1908\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1913\" data-section-id=\"1wk9puf\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2283\" data-start=\"1939\"\u003eThe Southern Pacific \u003cstrong data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eDaylight\u003c\/strong\u003e became famous for its streamlined Art Deco styling, luxurious passenger accommodations, and unforgettable orange, red, and black paint scheme. Operating primarily along California's scenic coastline, it quickly earned a reputation as one of the most beautiful passenger trains ever placed into regular service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2458\" data-start=\"2285\"\u003eToday, the Daylight remains one of the most admired locomotives in American railroad history and continues to inspire collectors, railroad enthusiasts, and historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2463\" data-start=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2465\" data-section-id=\"1d7mrtu\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2873\" data-start=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2510\" data-start=\"2478\" data-section-id=\"zvc1uf\"\u003eEdwin M. Knowles China Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2549\" data-start=\"2511\" data-section-id=\"17exvn7\"\u003eOriginal artwork by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2549\" data-start=\"2533\"\u003eR. E. 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Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3069\" data-start=\"3066\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3101\" data-start=\"3071\" data-section-id=\"f77q1g\"\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3160\" data-start=\"3103\"\u003eWe've extensively researched this collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3217\" data-start=\"3162\"\u003eRead the complete \u003cstrong data-end=\"3211\" data-start=\"3180\"\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Provenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3313\" data-start=\"3219\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/the-romantic-age-of-steam-collector-plate-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3271\" data-start=\"3219\"\u003eThe Romantic Age of Steam Collector Plate Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3274\" data-start=\"3271\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/mrs-bones-research-library\/the-romantic-age-of-steam-collector-plate-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eResearch Library No. \u003cstrong data-end=\"3313\" data-start=\"3295\"\u003eMBRL-2026-0007\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edwin M. 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