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Silverplate lidded dish presented to Matron of Red Cross Hostel

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Homan Manufacturing Company

1919

Overview

Two piece silverplate dish comprising a circular concave base with handles on opposite sides and a separate fitted convex lid.
There is an inscription engraved on the lid which reads 'TO MATRON, from Aids and Soldiers of the Red Cross Hostel 14.8.19'.
On the underside of the base are a number of details related to the American maker, Homan Manufacturing Company.

Historical information

This dish was made by the Homan Manufacturing Company of Cincinatti, Ohio. It was presented on 14.8.1919 as a token of appreciation to a Matron of a Red Cross Hostel by the aids who worked with her and the soldiers who were cared for by her.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00086

Item type

Domestic Objects

Themes

Medicine & Health
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Metal (silver-plated)

Width

300 mm

Height or length

240 mm

Depth

135 mm

Inscriptions and markings

On the lid:

"TO MATRON
from Aids and Soldiers
of the Red Cross Hostel
14.8.19"

On the underside of base:

"Warranted
Quadruple Plate

"Homan Mfg Company (around an anchor symbol)
Made in U.S.A."

"Special Metal" (and the company logo)

Keywords

First World War

Place made

Cincinatti
Ohio
United States

Year

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Comparative significance criteria

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Maker's details on base of silverplate dish

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