Coaster
Object number2006.90.12
Date1939-2006
MediumCardboard
Credit LineGift of Anheuser-Busch
DescriptionCoaster. Square cardboard with rounded corners. White, green, and blue printed ink label. Rolling Rock logos on front and back. Behind the front's Rolling Rock architectural label is a turn-of-the-century drawing of Latrobe Brewing Company. Back of coaster has same edges as front. Dimensions4 x 4 in. (10.2 x 10.2 cm)InscriptionsWriting on label: "LATROBE BREWING CO LATROBE PA / [on architectural building icon of Rolling Rock] ROLLING / ROCK / EXTRA PALE / [on horse icon] PREMIUM / BEER / [on bottom edge, middle] ROLLING ROCK [horse symbol] A UNIQUE STATE OF BEER TM".
White print label: Horse icon with "ROLLING ROCK" on a banner below; "FROM THE GLASS LINED TANKS OF / [bold] OLD LATROBE / WE TENDER THIS PREMIUM BEER / FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT, AS A / TRIBUTE TO YOUR GOOD TASTE. / IT COMES / FROM THE MOUNTAIN SPRINGS / TO YOU / [bold] "33" ".
Historical NotesFrom a collection of advertising materials of the Rolling Rock beer brand--brewed in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, from 1939-2006--during special events sponsored by Rolling Rock. Anheuser-Bush, corporate owner of the Rolling Rock brand, closed the Latrobe brewery in 2006 and moved production of Rolling Rock to New Jersey.
Related institution
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
Related institution
Latrobe Brewing Company
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