Name/Title
H.V.C. Wetmore's napkin ringEntry/Object ID
2025.1005.1Description
Officer's napkin ring belonging to H. V. C. Wetmore and dated to June 19, 1915. Napkin ring would have been used by Wetmore during his time as a crewmember from 1915-1917. Ring is silver plated, and plate has been tarnished and rubbed off on the front.Context
Battleship Texas operated heavily in the Caribbean from January 1915 through March 1917. While the First World War continued, the United States remained neutral.
Wardroom officers had napkins rings with their names on them. Design varied but the tradition continued throughout the history of the US Navy.Collection
Historical CollectionsMade/Created
Date made
circa Jun 19, 1915Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Ring, NapkinNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Service AccessoriesNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials