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Hotel Punta Gorda Serving Dish
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This photo shows an ornate souvenir serving dish with a view of the Hotel Punta Gorda surrounded by a floral border. The back of the dish is imprinted "Made in Germany for McClelland & Co. Punta Gorda, Fla." J.K. McClelland was a Punta Gorda merchant who owned a sundries store with an ice cream parlor; he was also the town undertaker. It is thought that the dishes were manufactured to sell at McClelland's store, and not used for table service at the Hotel Punta Gorda.
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Hotel Punta Gorda Serving Dish Back Side
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This photo shows the back of an ornate souvenir serving dish with a view of the Hotel Punta Gorda surrounded by a floral border. The imprint reads "Made in Germany for McClelland & Co. Punta Gorda, Fla." J.K. McClelland was a Punta Gorda merchant who owned a sundries store with an ice cream parlor; he was also the town undertaker. It is thought that the dishes were manufactured to sell at McClelland's store, and not used for table service at the Hotel Punta Gorda.
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