Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Placemat |
Catalog Number |
2005.27.3 |
Maker |
Harvey-Sturgis |
Date |
ca. 1945 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-10 W-15 inches |
Description |
This USO placemat is a white rectangular paper with scalloped edges. It has a blue floral border with a center image of the Officer's Country Club in blue. The printed text in the middle of the placemat is in blue "Officers' Country Club / Fort Knox, Ky." The placemat is covered in messages. At the top is "Farewall Paty for me 12/11/45." A poem is handwritten on the reverse in black ink. |
Notes |
The placemat was used at a farewell party for Sophie Fair, an USO volunteer. It was signed by both fellow USO workers and service men. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Fair, Sophie United Service Organizations |
Subjects |
USO clubs Voluntarism |
Search Terms |
USO World War II WWII |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |