Christmas Party Plates, 1940-1950
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Artifact Overview
Christmas often means special meals and desserts. By the mid-20 century, disposable holiday-themed paper plates offered a convenient, and inexpensive, way to serve them. Decorated with seasonal designs, paper plates added a festive touch to celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Plate (Dish)
Date Made
1940-1950
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by the C.A. Reed Company. Sold at F.W. Woolworth Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.48.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Red
Green
White (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.875 in
Diameter: 8.625 in
Inscriptions
on bottom of package:
8-8 in. / Reed's PARTY PLATES / A Reed Product / MANUFACTURED BY C.A. Reed Co., WILLIAMSPORT, PA. / FOR THE HOME AS WELL AS FOR OUTDOOR USE / You Can Purchase Napkins, Table Covers, Cocktail Napkins, Cups and Coasters to Match this Design / Fast Colors / Non Absorbent / CHRISTMAS / [MADE] IN U.S.A.
sticker on bottom of package:
F.W. Woolworth Co.
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