Wendell Augus 1940s Tin Decorate Plate Dish Hand Made in USA - Christmas Kitty
Hand Made Tin Deco Dish
Measurement: 11cm diameter
Origin: Wendell August Forge USA
The original Wendell August Forge facility was a historic landmark in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It is the last remaining working forge in the state. The company operates retail stores in Grove City, Berlin, Ohio and Wilmington, North Carolina;[2] the forge and the stores are well-known tourist destinations.[3][4] Wendell August was the first to use the repousséprocess of manufacture, and has operated near Grove City since 1932. It produces a variety of merchandise, including Americana,[5] such as bowls, figurines and ornaments,as well as commemorative items.[6]
When it was built in 1932, the forge was a simple one-story rectangular building measuring approximately 60 feet (18 m) by 160 feet (49 m); its frame was steel, constructed on afoundation of poured concrete. That property was located in a primarily residential neighborhood.