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Set, Tableware

Object number92.73.332 a-d

Manufacturer Westinghouse

OriginBridgeport, CT

MediumMelmac/Resin/Paper

Credit LineGift of Gertrude Kins

DescriptionSet of pink Westinghouse melmac dinnerware in original box.Dimensions(a) Diameter 10, Height 0.625;
(b) Diameter 7, Height 0.625;
(c) Diameter 6, Height 0.625;
(d) Height 10.25, Width 12, Depth 3.25.
Marks(a)
Raised text on underside at center "GENUINE MELMAC" / PM 843 / 14 / Ovation / BY / Westinghouse / MADE IN / [Westinghouse logo] / BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A."

(b)
Raised text on underside at center "GENUINE MELMAC" / PM 842 / 15 / Ovation / BY / Westinghouse / MADE IN / [Westinghouse logo] / BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A."

(c)
Raised text on underside at center "GENUINE MELMAC" / PM 841 / 14 / Ovation / BY / Westinghouse / MADE IN / [Westinghouse logo] / BRIDGEPORT, CONN. U.S.A."

(d)
One face has text "[Westinghouse logo] / Westinghouse / Ovation / MELMAC / GENUINE MELAMINE / CUP / SAUCER / DINNER PLATE / SALAD PLATE / FRUIT DISH / Dinnerware / GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS / 450 / $1.98 / ADVERTISED IN / LIFE / YOU CAN BE SURE...IF IT'S Westinghouse". The other face has the same text without "$1.98". The two long sides has text "198[cent symbol] / [Westinghouse logo] / 5 PIECE / PLACE SETTING / PINK [inverted] / [images of dinnerware]".
Historical NotesFrom the Kins house. Part of the Kins family collection.

Related person Gertrude Kins

Related person Henry Kins

Related person Raymond Kins

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