Seal
Object number2008.27.2
Manufacturer
Matthews of Pittsburgh
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionSilver metal circular seal. Embossed text on one side.Dimensions2 x 2.25 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed on one side: in outside arc, "I.ALFRED DE POLO COMPANY"; in center arch, "CORPORATE / SEAL / PENNSYLVANIA".
Historical NotesThis company seal was made by the Matthews Company of Pittsburgh and bears the name of a company founded by Italo Alfred DePolo. Born in Belluno, DePolo settled in the coal mining community of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In 1918, he invented and patented a complicated device which was used to screen and separate coal – an important step in the production of coke.
Related person
Italo Alfred DePolo
Related institution
Italo Alfred DePolo Company
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Matthews of Pittsburgh
