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)
On View
Not on view
1941-1953
Westinghouse Electric Company
