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Machine, Vending

Object number2009.41.1

Manufacturer Kaspar Wire Works

Datec. 1970

OriginShriner, TX

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of New Pittsburgh Courier

DescriptionRed metal newspaper dispenser.Dimensions48.7499 x 19.25 x 17 in. (123.8 x 48.9 x 43.2 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in white on front, below door: "NEW / Pittsburgh Courier / For Advertising and Subscriptions / Call / 412-481-8302".

At top, coin accepting slot and label, "50 [cent-symbol] PER COPY".

Printed in white, both sides, "NEW / Pittsburgh Courier".

Post-it-note taped to left side of object, handwritten, "Candy / Rama"; removed and stored in 2009.41 object file.
MarksEmbossed in top left corner of door, "SHO-RACK / By KASPAR".

Metal label on back of coin apparatus, silver with black print, "SERIAL / [embossed number] TX 99184401 / THIS RACK REFURBISHED BY / SHO-RACK / BY KASPAR WIRE WORKS, INC. / BOX 1127 SHRINER, TEXAS 77984".
Historical NotesNewspaper dispenser machine of the New Pittsburgh Courier newspaper. The New Pittsburgh Courier (1966-present) was a new corporation that adopted the name of the older defunct paper (1910-1966). The dispenser was one of many located throughout Pittsburgh offering the weekly paper for 50-cents.

Previous owner New Pittsburgh Courier (founded 1966)

Related institution Pittsburgh Courier (1907 - 1966)

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