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Proof of Provenance for SpanAm War and Great White Fleet era US Navy Enlisted Metal Enamelware or Galleyware - White Porcelain Body with Dark Blue Striping and Initials USN - Came in Plates, Bowls and Cups - 100% Dated Use Between 1890's to 1910-1920 - Dated Enlisted Mess Deck Photographs of USS Olympia and Dated Plates and Cups.

us navy enlisted enamelware with initials usn

3 piece set consisted of a plate, bowl and cup with metal tab

Washing Dishes ca 1890's Note the Enamelware Plates and Cups

Note the photo to the left which shows ca 1890-1910 enlisted sailors washing enamelware plates and cups! Also note the M1860 Naval cutlasses placed in a fan ready for use up against the bulkhead!

The sailor whose photo appears on the inside of the cup has had painted his 4 year enlistment dates on the plate 1903-1907. The cup is fixed onto the plate with some sort of glue or adhesive. The rear of the plate has some old glue which may indicate that this plate and bowl were stuck up on a wall.

It is more than quite possible that this plate/cup was hung on the wall of his mother honoring his memory, his service, or both!

While the sailor's name and complete service has been lost to history, quite possibly he sailed on The Great White Fleet cruise around the world, the ribbon on his flat hat reads "USS Buffalo". As such we know that he served aboard that ship for at least part of his 4 year enlistment.

Enlisted Sailors at their Berthing Mess Aboard USS Olympia ca mid 1890's using Enamelware Plates, Cups and Bowls

Enlisted Sailors at their Berthing Mess Aboard USS Olympia ca mid 1890's using Enamelware Plates, Cups and Bowls

Above photo shows enlisted sailors in the berthing crews mess aboard the USS Olympia ca mid 1890's SpamAm War era using the enamelware plates, cups and bowls. Note also the hanging table which could easily be stored away after meals or even used as a makeshift operating table.

US Navy Enlisted Mess Plate 1880's to early 1900's Large USN glazed onto the Top Rim, White Porcelain on Metal Plate (Graniteware or Porcelainware)	CLICK PHOTO!	Matching Set with Bowl or Cup Shown Below. Standard Enlisted Dining Plate used for all Meals from the 1880's, SpanAm War, Great White Fleet and very early WWI era's. No bottom marks. Various pieces in stock, some very good conditon while others have varying levels of wear and use and priced accordingly. Most have some chips or enamel worn off. All have USN clearly displayed.	$99. - $159.	Call To Order 540 659 6209
US Navy Enlisted Mess Bowl or Cup 1880's to early 1900's Large USN glazed onto the side of the White Porcelain on Metal Bowl or Cup (Graniteware or Porcelainware). Some have Metal Tabs with Holes Soldered Onto the Top Rim for Stacking on Poles	CLICK PHOTO!	Matching Set with Plate as Shown Above. Standard Enlisted Dining Plate used for all Meals from the 1880's, SpanAm War, Great White Fleet and very early WWI era's. No bottom marks. Various pieces in stock, some very good conditon while others have varying levels of wear and use and priced accordingly. Most have some chips or enamel worn off. All have USN clearly displayed.	$119-$159.	Call To Order 540 659 6209

Click Here for a link to other period 1890-1920 Photographs of Enlisted mess decks and galleys which illustrate the above enlisted mess plates, bowls and cups as well as other dinnerware of the time!

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