Paperweight
Object number2006.122.2
ManufacturerPossibly
St. Joseph Resources Company
Datec. 1975
Possible OriginMonaca, PA
Mediumzinc or zinc alloy, paint
Credit LineIn honor of Edgar K. Schultz
DescriptionMiniature zinc ingot, marked for use as an advertising paperweight. Rectangular shape, with sloping beveled edges; face is stamped with black-infilled dividing lines; two end panels have recessed lettering infilled with blue paint with abbreviated company name. The reverse side of the plate has company information.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.25 × 3.313 × 1.875 in. (0.6 × 8.4 × 4.8 cm)InscriptionsTwo end panels have recessed lettering; "ST. / JOE", infilled with blue paint.
The reverse side of the plate reads: "ST. JOE RESOURCES COMPANY / PRODUCERS OF ZINC, / ZINC OXIDE & ZINC DUST / SUPPLYING ZINC PRODUCTS / SINCE 1931".
Historical NotesAdvertising item for St. Joe Resources Company, which evolved from what was originally the zinc smelting division of the St. Joseph Lead Company, located in Josephtown (Monaca), Pennsylvania.
Related institution
St. Joseph Lead Company
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