Sample, Material

Object number2012.82.3

Date1900-1910

OriginGary, IN

MediumGlass, iron, paper

Credit LineGift of Dennis Chambers

DescriptionCylindrical colorless glass bottle with short neck. Four gray ore samples with light gold surface deposits are stacked on top of each other inside with some loose powder on the bottom. Round, flat, colorless glass bottle stopper.Dimensions4.75 x 6.25 in. (12.1 x 15.9 cm)
InscriptionsSticker with red border on the front reads: "Group 3 / # 6".
MarksText on bottom of bottle "W. T. CO. / E".
Historical NotesOre sample of United States Steel, Gary works. Donor Dennis Chambers acquired them approximately 50 years ago when the mill was throwing the samples away. They speak to the research and development done in the early 1900s to make companies like U.S. Steel stay competitive.

Related institution United States Steel Corporation

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