A plate decorated by a large red center rose and 2 smaller ones amongst green leaves and stems with a cut out design rim and trimmed in a thin gold tone line.. The bottom of the front of the plate is signed Paul J. Sweany 1987. The back of the plate reads American Spirit, The 1988 Rose of the Year by Paul J Sweany. First issue in The American Rose Garden Plate Collection. Limited to a total of 14 firing days. Plate Number 1573D, 1988 The Hamilton Collection. Comes in its original box. The plate measures 8 1/4 in. dia. and is in very good condition.