Bakerite Dessert Plate

Name/Title

Bakerite Dessert Plate

Entry/Object ID

2002.002.014

Description

Square off-white ceramic dessert plate with a 22k gold edge around the scalloped rim. The plate has a multi-colored fruit floral basket design. Distributed at Capitol Theatre, circa 1944-1946. Bottom of plate has gold lettering that reads, "Bakerite Oven-Tested, Made in U.S.A., Warranted 22 K. Gold, ...."

Acquisition

Accession

2002.002

Source or Donor

Bartz, Stephanie, Bartz, Edward H. Jr.

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1940 - circa 1950

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Dish, Dessert

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

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Hub Sorting

Other Number

037.capitol.001