Bright-Crest Ltd. Heat Resistant Trivet Hot Plaque Owl Rabbit Cork 8x6 HPW102

Up for sale is a charming vintage 1970s Hot Plaque manufactured by Bright-Crest Ltd. of Rocky Mount, Virginia. This unique piece serves as a dual-purpose decorative wall plaque or a heavy-duty table hot pad/trivet.The front features a beautiful, serene wildlife illustration depicting a woodland owl on a tree stump, a bunny rabbit, and small birds nestled in wildflowers. It includes an inspirational quote by Henry David Thoreau: Seen as God sees them, all things are alive and beautiful.  Specifications: Brand: Bright-Crest Ltd. (Rocky Mount, VA) Era: 1970s (Features a hand-written presentation date of 1977 on the back) Material: Heat-resisting plastic coated front finish with a genuine cork backing Functionality: Features a built-in pre-punched hole on the back for easy wall hanging, or lays flat to protect tabletops from hot kitchen dishes. Condition: The front graphic remains vivid with clear text. The genuine cork back features vintage handwritten personalization in red marker detailing a presentation from Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Drove, Mrs. Eggert - Halcyon Baptist Church 1977. This adds a wonderful layer of authentic, mid-century folk history to the piece. There is minor age-related wear around the edges typical of a piece this age. Please see all uploaded high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition. Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge totally in water.