The Evolution of Convenience: A Historical Journey Through the Paper Plate The Emergence of the Paper Plate
The initial recorded instance of a paper plate being manufactured on a commercial scale dates back to the 1880s. In 1889, the Queens Paper Co. of Philadelphia introduced the "Sanipaper Plate," a disposable paper plate designed for outdoor events and picnics. These early paper plates were often made from a combination of paper and paraffin wax to make them...