New Orleans Collectibles Appraisal

Vintage New Orleans Decorative Relief Souvenir Plate

This is a circular, three-dimensional relief decorative souvenir wall plaque featuring iconic landmarks of New Orleans, Louisiana. The plate is likely constructed from a molded resin or heavy composition material, common for souvenir items from the mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1970s-1980s). It features a reddish-brown terracotta-colored base with hand-painted multi-colored highlights. The design includes high-relief depictions of the French Quarter with a horse-drawn carriage, a central jazz musician leaning against a 'Bourbon St' lamp post, the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, and a Mississippi River steamboat at the bottom foreground. The text 'NEW ORLEANS' is prominently embossed at the top in black-filled arched lettering, with 'LOUISIANA' at the bottom. The edge is finished with a sculpted rope-style border. Physically, the item shows signs of age-appropriate wear, including minor paint loss and scuffing on the raised portions (specifically on the white buildings and the steamboat). There is a pre-drilled integrated hanging hole at the 12 o'clock position for wall mounting. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced tourist memorabilia, prioritizing thematic recognition and durability over refined detail.