Christmas Dinner Plates, 1950-1960
THF172377 / Christmas Dinner Plates, 1950-1960
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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
Dinner plate
Date Made
1950-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.70.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Red
White (Color)
Green
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.875 in
Width: 8.625 in
Length: 8.688 in
Inscriptions
on top of plates:
Merry Christmas
sticker on top of plates:
6 DINNER PLATES / You can buy Handi-Set Cups, Plates, Table Covers, and Napkins to Match. / 19 c / FOR A BETTER BUY -- BUY BEACH! / CREATED AND STYLED BY BEACH PRODUCTS INC. / KALAMAZOO MICH. / MADE IN U.S.A.
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