Neptune Theatre give-away China Bread-and-butter plates, 1930s

Name/Title

Neptune Theatre give-away China Bread-and-butter plates, 1930s

Entry/Object ID

1984.43.3

Description

Acc. No. 84.43.3 A&B Subject Category: Theatres Date or period: 1930's Object: Plate, bread & butter (2) Description: 2 Cream colored semi-porcelain bread & butter plates decorated with polychrome transfer of stylized flowers. Rim accentuated with silver. Unsigned. Size: C-6 inches. History of Object: China serving pieces that were 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.