Collection Highlights
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
ca. 1941
1987.16
Plaster with purplish red-brown stipple finish
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Clothing supplies
Object name
Clothing supplies
Date
1970-1990
Medium
Metal, paper
Dimensions
5 3/4 x 4 in.
Description
This metal plate comes with a paper envelope that has directions. The plate is embossed "Radio Plate" with radiating rays. The instructions explain that when inserted in water with baking soda, the plate creates a chemical reaction that removes tarnish from silver.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1493
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
