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
