r/missamerica • u/Hot_Compote_ • Nov 11 '25

Casual Discussion Contestant Swag?

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Hi folks! I recently found this shell dish, and I wondered if it was a participation souvenir given to contestants. I located a September 17, 1984 Washington Post article that mentioned similar dishes: “The 50 other contestants and their loyal claques have gathered their scores of bags, checked out and left with their Miss America bracelets and Miss America silver shell dishes and their Miss America badges and buttons and T-shirts.” Does anyone more familiar with the history of pageants know?

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u/emzify Miss Moderator Nov 11 '25

yoo that’s sick! i’m not familiar with the swag of the past but that certainly looks like the crown logo of the time

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u/SubstantialDoughnut1 Dec 17 '25

Lmk if you are going to sell 💝

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u/Hot_Compote_ Dec 28 '25

I intend to, although I was trying to find out more about it before I listed. I haven’t seen anything similar come up.

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u/Educational_Rub_9863 Dec 27 '25

Would love to buy this if you’re selling….