Christmas Luncheon Plates, 1955-1960
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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
Luncheon plate
Date Made
1955-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.109.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
White (Color)
Red
Green
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.625 in
Diameter: 8.5 in
Inscriptions
sticker on back of packaging:
...BEAUTIFUL...FINEST QUALITY...DURABLE... / Paper Art / MADE IN INDIANAPOLIS U.S.A. / Paper China / LUNCHEON PLATES / FOR USE WITH MATCHING TABLECOVER AND NAPKINS / 6 FOR 30 c / TARIFF IS ADDED TO PRICE OUTSIDE U.S.A. / ...BEAUTIFUL...FINEST QUALITY...DURABLE...
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