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Chain, Key

Object number2015.107.6

Date1910-1948

OriginEast Pittsburgh, PA

MediumMetal

Credit LineIn memory of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionMetal keychain consisting of round key ring with two connected key fobs. One of the key fobs is an oval medallion and has relief of a ship with raised commemorative text below; medallion reverse has raised maker text. Other key fob is a rounded rectangle and has a relief of a piece of industrial equipment with raised text below identifying the equipment; key fob reverse has raised maker text.Dimensions1.125 x 0.063 x 3.5 in. (2.9 x 0.2 x 8.9 cm)
InscriptionsOne of the key fobs has relief of a ship with raised text below "S.S MAUI / EQUIPPED WITH WESTINGHOUSE / TURBINE & REDUCTION / GEARS".

Other key fob has a relief of a piece of industrial equipment with raised text below "LEBLANC CONDESNER".
MarksOne of the key fobs has raised text "COMPLIMENTS OF / WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC & MANUFACTURING CO. / "MACHINE WORKS" / EAST PITTSBURGH, / PA."

Other key fob has raised text "THE / WESTINGHOUSE / MACHINE CO. / EAST PITTSBURG / PA. / [illegible] BROS. & CO. PGH. PA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of Westinghouse-related material collected by Ed Reis.

Previous owner Edward J. Reis

Related institution Westinghouse Machine Company

Related institution Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

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