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Plate, USS Houston, #2013-125-003

<p>White plate from USS <i>Houston</i> with black colored maker’s mark on the back. The maker’s mark is “McNicol China” surrounded by a simple black line motif. Underneath the motif is the words “Clarksburg. W. Va.”.</p>
Title: Plate, USS Houston, #2013-125-003
Caption: A white plate from a WWII era ship, USS Houston

Description: This white plate was recovered from a WWII era Northampton-class heavy cruiser (CA-30). This particular “McNicol China” maker’s mark was produced in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The McNicol China company was in production from 1914-1969.

Accession #: 2013-125-003
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