Crate, Shipping
Object number2007.68.5
Retailer
American Window Glass Company
Datec. 1930
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumWood; Metal; Cardboard; Ink
Credit LineGift of Leon Semins
DescriptionWooden rectangular, flat shipping box. Incised label on short end with business and contents information. Round, flat nails connect pieces of wood together; some nails are coming out of edge. Nailed to opening's edge, rectangular white cardboard with handwritten dimensions in black ink. Dimensions4 x 14.75 x 22.125 in. (10.2 x 37.5 x 56.2 cm)InscriptionsNailed to opening's edge, rectangular white cardboard with handwritten, "14 x 20" in black ink.
MarksIncised label on short end, "[inside rectangle] 61021"; "[inside oval] AMERICAN WINDOW / GLASS CO / PITTSBURGH, PA / U.S.A."; "FLAT DRAWN / 14 X 20 B / SINGLE".
Historical NotesThe American Window Glass Company began in Jeannette, Pennsylvania.
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