Decorative Tile by Royal Goedewaagen for Queen Wilhelmina 40 Year Anniversary

This beautiful find is a remembrance vintage tile made in 1938 by the well known Dutch Royal Goedewaagen to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of the former Queen Wilhelmina in Amsterdam. 
The colors are blue, green, brown, beige, yellow and orange. This tile can be used as wall decoration.  
King Willem III died in 1890, his only surviving child was too young to reign. His widow, Queen Emma, acted as regent for her daughter Wilhelmina until 1898. Queen Wilhelmina reigned for 50 years, through two world wars and the decolonization of Indonesia. She and her ministers spent the years from 1940 to 1945 in exile in London. Her steadfast resolve during the war years won her great respect, both in her homeland and abroad. On February 7, 1901 she married Duke Hendrik of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Their only child, Princess Juliana, was born in 1909. Prince Hendrik died in 1934. In 1948 Queen Wilhelmina abdicated, retiring to Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn. Following her abdication she was once again addressed as ‘princess’, in accordance with her wishes.
Royal Goedewaagen started in 1610. Jacob Pietersz founded the earthenware factory called the Star. This earthenware factory is distinctive from its competitors. Their hallmarks changed slightly and were professionalized over the years. They produced half industrial earthenware as well. In 1853 Pieter Goedewaagen bought the pottery factory ‘De Star’. The Goedewaagen family had a lot of experience in transport and export. This knowledge was used to export the ceramic products to the 17th century customer in different countries. They became leader in Europe.
This piece is in excellent vintage condition with no severe damages. See our Photos.
Size: L 12 X H 12  X W 0,7 cm.
Size: L 4.72 X H 4.72  X W 0.28 inches. 
Weight: 140 grams.
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