Neptune Theatre Hotover-Harker China small bean pot, 1930s

Name/Title

Neptune Theatre Hotover-Harker China small bean pot, 1930s

Entry/Object ID

1984.43.5

Description

Acc. No. 84.43.5 Subject Category. Theatres Date or period: 1930's Object: Custard cup (small) Description: Cream colored semi-porcelain bean pot, decorated with polychrome transfer of stylized flowers. Rim accentuated with silver. Signed "Hotover-Harker, The Oldest Pottery in America, Chinaware". Size: H-2 inches, base C-2 1/2 inches. History of Object: China serving piece that was given away free on Friday evenings (China Night), Neptune Theatre, in the 30's. Acquired from: Elvira Bisbee Date: 11-17-84

Interpretative Labels

Label

4/11/2020 MvL: current label: NEPTUNE THEATRE LOCATED AT NEPTUNE BEACH (1930's to 1940's) Coming attraction flyers advertising "CHINA NIGHT" (Fridays) on which patrons were given serving pieces as premiums, such as those shown here.