Frank Starr, Valmy, Wis., General Merchandise Dessert Plate

Object/Artifact

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Door County Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Frank Starr, Valmy, Wis., General Merchandise Dessert Plate

Entry/Object ID

2017.23.4

Description

Dessert Plate with a scalloped gold rim, sea foam green outer edge and floral pattern in the center. Printed in faded gold under the flowers is " FRANK STARR. General Merchandise. Meats, Liquors and Cigars. Valmy, Wis." The glazing is finely cracked on both front and back. The back is printed with "C.F. Co." over a crown logo, which in turn is above the word "Warrented". Diameter is 7 1/4".

Cataloged By

Bill Rice

Acquisition

Accession

2017.23

Source or Donor

Gerhart, Cindy LaCrosse

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Plate, Dessert

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Plate, Food

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dish, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Search Terms

advertising merchandise (see "promotional material"), businesses in: Door County, general stores, promotional material, plates, Frank Starr, General Merchandise, plates

Dimensions

Diameter

7-1/4 in

Location

Location

Cabinet

Memorabilia

Room

Upper Level

Category

Permanent

Date

September 26, 2025

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Gerhart, Cindy LaCrosse

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

November 22, 2017

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

August 12, 2026