Press Release
April 8, 2019
Contact: Beverly Whitcomb
Fred Drummond Home, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 918-885-2374
bwhitcomb@okhistory.org
www.okhistory.org/freddrummond
“Hammered Aluminum Ware” Exhibit at the Fred Drummond Home in April
HOMINY, Okla. — The Friends of the Fred Drummond Home are happy to announce a new “Hammered Aluminum Ware” exhibit during the month of April. Visitors can view beautiful examples of hammered aluminum metal ware, such as salad dishes, cookie trays, and pitchers with matching tumblers.
During the early 1900s up to the 1950s, when most housewives were expected to entertain, many would use cheaper, lighter hammered aluminum for their card games, birthday celebrations, church events and monthly coffee socials with the neighbors. With many metals being in short supply due to World War I and World War II, hammered aluminum became a popular alternative and was often given as a wedding gift. Whether hand-wrought or machine produced, hammered aluminum could be shaped into innumerable designs, and never needed polishing.
“Hammered Aluminum Ware” exhibit is included with the regular admission fee. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors ages 62 and older, $4 for students and free for children five and under. As always, OHS members receive free admission, and all active military and veterans with ID receive free admission. Regular hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information please call 918-885-2374. The Fred Drummond Home is located at 305 N. Price Ave. in Hominy.
The Fred Drummond Home is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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