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Bowl Sauceboat
Manzanar National Historic Site, Museum Management Program, U.S. National Park Service
United States
Bowl: This bowl carries the following lettering: "Hall, U.S.Q.M.C., W431QM-4806 (OI6057) April 25, 1942."
Sauceboat: When Manzanar first opened in March 1942, internees used standard metal military mess kits. Later, dishes including Tepco china were provided to feed up to 10,000 people. Many dishes were tossed in the landfill after the war. This sauceboat carries the following lettering: "U.S.Q.M.C. Smerango China New Castle, PA."
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Details
- Title: Bowl Sauceboat
- Contributor: Manzanar National Historic Site, National Park Service
- Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/manz/exb/Camp/DailyLife/MANZ3291_3293_gravyBowl_bowl.html
- Source: Manzanar National Historic Site
- National Park Service Catalog Number: MANZ 3293 MANZ 3291
- Measurements: Dia 14.5, H 5.7 CM
- Materials: Ironstone.
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