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Award

Object number2018.162.2

Date1957

MediumSilver

Credit LineGift of John Mazur

DescriptionRounded rectangular silver tray with two ornate handles. Engraved tableware including two forks, two spoons, and a knife border the award dedication at center that is enclosed inside an engraved rectangle.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.125 × 27 × 16 in. (2.9 × 68.6 × 40.6 cm)
InscriptionsEngraved text at center "FIRST ANNUAL / Silver Service / AWARD / BE IT KNOWN / THIS AWARD IS GIVEN IN PUBLIC TESTIMONY / AND / IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISED / AND SIGNIFICANT THOUGHT AND PROGRESSIVE / ACTION IN BEHALF OF THE FOOD SERVICE / INDUSTRY ITS PEOPLE AND ITS PROJECTS / CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMON WELFARE / MR. FRANK ARMOUR, JR. / MAY 9, 1957 / National / Restaurant / Association".
Historical NotesThe first annual Silver Service Award awarded to Frank Armour, Jr., in 1957 by the National Restaurant Association for his thought and action towards the food service industry that contributed to its betterment. Armour was the first non-family member to run the H. J. Heinz Company, a position he obtained in 1959. Armour had risen through the ranks of the company, starting as a tour-guide in 1927, and finally becoming Vice President and general manager of sales and distribution in 1950, before becoming President.

Previous owner Frank Armour Jr.

Related institution H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

Related institution National Restaurant Association

Collector John Mazur

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