Holder, Die
Object number2011.29.10
Date1947
Mediumiron
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Partial gift of Rae L. Heintzelman and Michael Jay Heintzelman
DescriptionHeavy iron stamp holder.Dimensions5.5 x 3.25 x 5.5 x 17 in. (14 x 8.3 x 14 x 43.2 cm)MarksEngraved on edge "1JO 4240 B TR...15 JUL 47".
Horizontal 8 and "C" engraved into handle.
Historical NotesAlcoa introduced their aluminum alloy giftware line - Kensington Ware - in 1934. The revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items were designed by Lurelle Guild, an industrial and modernist designer. The first series of pieces were aluminum and cast brass - they were Art Deco in style and very functional. The Kensington line of giftware was made of an aluminum alloy that was whiter in color than pure aluminum and was manufactured in New Kensington, Pennsylvania until 1970.
Previous owner
Alcoa, Inc.
(founded 1998)
Related person
Lurelle Guild
(American, 1898 - 1985)
On View
Not on view
1937
c. 1935
c. 1935
C. and E. Marshall Company
c. 1910
American Safety Table Company
Renwal American Sundries Company