Turkey Platter

Object/Artifact

Broomfield History Collections

Name/Title

Turkey Platter

Entry/Object ID

2023.1.1

Description

A 1960s oval-shaped, transferware turkey platter with hand-painted colored accents, made in Japan. Features a turkey in the center of the plate, standing on farmland, with a farmhouse, fences, and trees in the background. Border of the plate features decorative leaves, pears, and other fruit. Purchased by Kathy Hobaugh and her siblings (Randy, Rick, and Kelly) from the Broomfield Heights Ben Franklin variety store as a birthday gift for their mother, Iris June Chestnut. Used by Iris June Chestnut for over 50 years as a platter for Thanksgiving dinner.

Made/Created

Date made

1966

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back of platter, on right side.

Transcription

Made in Japan

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Platter

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dish, Serving

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Serving Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Relationships

Related Places

Place

* Untyped Place

Broomfield Heights Ben Franklin Variety Store