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Jar

Object number96.68.386 a,b

Designer Lurelle Guild (1898 - 1986)

Manufacturer WearEver, subsidiary of ALCOA, Inc.

Date1935

MediumAluminum; Brass; Paper; Glue; Ink

Credit LineGift of Alcoa, Inc.

DescriptionA round aluminum snack cracker jar with lid. Dimensions9.5 x 7.25 x 7.25 in. (24.1 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm)
MarksInside jar paper label glued to side, typed "#1515". Kensington trademark on bottom of jar in center.
Label TextThe top of the line products made by Alcoa subsidiary Wearever, were called Kensington Ware. The line was produced in New Kensington, PA and featured a large number of differing products from candlesticks to bowls to ashtrays to vases. These items helped to show new potential uses for aluminum and also demonstrated the metal’s beauty and durability. The top of the line products made by Alcoa subsidiary Wearever, were called Kensington Ware. The line was produced in New Kensington, PA and featured a large number of differing products from candlesticks to bowls to ashtrays to vases. These items helped to show new potential uses for aluminum and also demonstrated the metal’s beauty and durability.

Related person Lurelle Guild (1898 - 1986)

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