Here is a lovely collector's plate celebrating the state of Virginia, crafted during 1955 by Taylor, Smith, & Taylor in the TST "Shadows" line designed by J. Gilkes.

This souvenir plate has a wide glossy rim of grayish-green embossed with flowers and leaves.  In the white center is a colorful decal and the lettering "Virginia, The Old Dominion" with meaningful vignettes of the state including: 

• State flag of dark blue with state seal by flowering dogwood, the state flower
• State bird, the Cardinalidae song bird 
• State Capitol building among trees
• Mount Vernon mansion
• Cannon being fired

Condition is excellent with no scratches, chips, cracks, or crazing.  It measures 10 3/8" with 7/8" high sides, and weighs l lb 3 oz.

The backstamp reads "Shadows, by Taylor Smith & Taylor, Designed by J. Gilkes, 3-55-2".

Thanks for looking.