Ingot
Object number2010.39.34
Manufacturer
Damascus Bronze Company
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumbronze
Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation
DescriptionHeavy, thick, rectangular bronze ingot. In center of top, embossed maker information; on either side of above is brand name with image of graphed-globe. Carved hole in center, that goes nearly all the way through object.Dimensions1.5 x 0.625 x 9 in., 2 lb. (3.8 x 1.6 x 22.9 cm, 0.9 kg)MarksIn center of top, embossed, "DAMASCUS BRONZE CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA."; on either side of above, "GLOBE BRAND".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.
Related person
Erwin Schofer
(died 1955)
Related institution
Works Progress Administration
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
c. 1982
1930-1939
