Novelty, Promotional
Object number96.170.1
Manufacturer
Westmoreland Glass Company
Date1949
MediumGlass
Credit LineGift of Cecelia A. Wilson
DescriptionPressed opaque white glass advertising plate. Circular form with scalloped rim and deep ring foot. Plate has center relief image of point of Pittsburgh and relief lettering above.Dimensions0.5 x 8.25 in. (1.3 x 21 cm)Marksfront of plate, "PITTSBURGH - 1849"; bottom of plate, "JOSEPH HORNE CO. / CENTENNIAL"
Historical NotesRetailer: Grapeville Retail Date: Joseph Horne Co. Retail State: U.S.A. Retail City: PALabel TextTo celebrate their 100th anniversary, the Pittsburgh department store, Horne’s, commissioned this glass plate.
Related institution
Joseph Horne Company
(1849 - 1994)
Subjects
On View
On view
