Stand, Cake
Production date
Circa 1921-1937
Description
An electroplated nickel silver cake stand that has a round tray that is connected to a flat base by a rounded stem. " PRESENTED TO MR & MRS C.H. Burgess / by the returned boys / 1914-1921 / NEW PLYMOUTH " is marked on one side of the stand. " RAENO " is marked on the base along with a wheat sheaf and a manufacturers mark. The surfaces of the metal are generally charred.
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Object detail
The couple played an active role supporting the community effort during World War I and supported veterans after the war ended. Mrs Burgess formed the Women’s Patriotic Committee that presented parcels to new recruits before they left New Plymouth for war and she organised the first New Plymouth ANZAC Day reunion for ex-servicemen and women and patriotic workers in 1918. From this small beginning the annual gathering grew to draw crowds of over 1000 people until ill health finally forced Mrs Burgess to step down from organising the event in 1947. The couple were active in many areas of the community and they gave their country home Hapurunui (now known as Burgess Park) to the public as well as gifting the Tea House to Pukekura Park.
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