Press, Embossing
Object number2006.21.1 a-c
Date1881
MediumMetal; Paint
Credit LineGift of Three Rivers Youth
DescriptionBlack and gold painted metal embossing press, a round silver metal seal that fits on the bottom portion of the press, and round brass colored metal seal that fits on the top portion of the press.Dimensions(a)H: 11 in. W: 2.375 in. D: 6.5 in.
(b) Circumference: 2 inches
(c) Circumference: 2 inches
InscriptionsSeal in the press reads: "THE TERMON AVENUE HOME FOR CHILDREN / 1881 / SEAL / PITTSBURGH, PA."
Historical NotesEmbossing press and seals originally belonged to the Termon Avenue Home for Colored Children.
Related institution
Home for Colored Children
(founded 1880)
On View
Not on viewCollections
1999
Bastian Brothers Company