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Bottle, Vacuum

Object number2014.138.1 a-c

Manufacturer Stanley Insulating Company

Datec. 1913

OriginNew York, NY

MediumMetal/Cork

Credit LineGift of Virginia Smith

DescriptionStanley vacuum bottle, also known as a thermos, consisting of thermos body, metal screw-on cap, and cork stopper.Dimensions(a) Height 14.75, Diameter 4.625;
(b) Height 2.813, Diameter 2.938;
(c) Height 2.438, Diameter 1.438.
Marks(a)
Red and gold oval decal at front center has text "STANLEY / VACUUM BOTTLE / UNBREAKABLE / WARRANTED".

Imprinted text on side near bottom "5 2063".

Engraved text on underside "PATENTED U.S.A. SEPT. 2. '13 / PATENTED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES / OTHER PATENTS / PENDING / STANLEY / FERROSTAT / "It will not break" / MADE IN U.S.A. / STANLEY INSULATING CO. NEW YORK CITY".

(b)
Engraved text on top "PATENTED IN U.S.A. SEPT. 2 '13 / PATENTED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES / OTHER PATENTS PENDING / STANLEY / FERROSTAT / "It will not break" / MADE IN U.S.A. / STANLEY INSULATING CO. NEW YORK CITY".

(c)
Printed brown text on top "Aladdin / Stanley".
Historical NotesThermos belonging to William E. Metz. The William Metz Ice Company, located at 2415 Smallman Street in the Strip District, began operating equipment to ice refrigerated railroad cars in 1917. Metz was an early pioneer in establishing the practice of servicing the fresh fruit and vegetable industry with ice for the purpose of protecting perishables. Using the invention manufactured and patented by Thomas Wright in 1913, Metz used a truck with an extension top to enable ice to be placed in the upper most section of the car. This made it possible for one person to do all of the loading without assistance. The services of the William Metz Ice Company were the sole source for icing cars on the tracks in Pittsburgh and servicing refrigerator cars in route through Pittsburgh for over forty years.

Previous owner William E. Metz

Related institution William Metz Ice Company

Related person Thomas Wright

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