Chromeplated Fireplug--Mary Ellen Courtney,6, polishes fireplug in front of her new home. Her father, dentist Dr. Edward Courtney, said he had an old plug in front of the home and “I wanted to have a pretty one.” City furnished plug, chromeplating cost Courtney $200, installation $22.50. Platers worked a week to do a nice job.

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Chromeplated Fireplug--Mary Ellen Courtney,6, polishes fireplug in front of her new home. Her father, dentist Dr. Edward Courtney, said he had an old plug in front of the home and “I wanted to have a pretty one.” City furnished plug, chromeplating cost Courtney $200, installation $22.50. Platers worked a week to do a nice job.

Associated Press · [ca. November 1955]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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