Coffeepot

Object number2012.41.9 a-d

Manufacturer The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company, Inc.

Date1950

OriginUnited States of America

Mediumaluminum; plastic

Credit LineIn memory of Michael L. Coleman

DescriptionAluminum coffeepot consisting of receiving pot, drip pot, basket, and lid. Black plastic handles. Maker label on side.Dimensions(a) H: 4.625 ; L: 6 ; W: 3.5
(b) H: 3.25 ; W: 3.5 ; L: 5
(c) H: 2.5 ; W/L: 4.5 ; Cir: 11
(d) H: 1.5 ; W/L: 3 ; C: 9.625
Inscriptions(b)
Tag: handwritten in ink, "#MC 96 [crossed out] 503 [in black ink]".
Marks(a)
Engraved on base "No. 3042 / WEAR-EVER" / circular logo with stars in each corner; horizontally, "ALUMINUM" / "TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A."

Red, white and blue paper label attached to one side has text "WEAR-EVER / ALUMINUM / DRIP COFFEE MAKER / "COLLEGE EDUCATED" / [product description] / EASY TO CLEAN...STRONG & DURABLE"; on bottom right is same logo as base.

(b)
Blue print: "HOW TO GET THE Most / OUT OF YOUR / WEAR-EVER / COFFEE MAKER". Directions include uses and cleaning.

Embossed on two sides are cup measurements "- 2 - / - 1 -".

(c)
Embossed inner wall has cup measurements "- 2 - / - 1 -".

(d)
Embossed on topper "WEAR / EVER".
Historical NotesWear-Ever coffeepot. In an effort to generate a larger market for aluminum the Pittsburgh Reduction Company (Alcoa) promoted new uses for aluminum and the most successful was in the manufacturing of cooking utensils. In 1901, production was so successful the company formed its own cookware subsidiary, Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company. The company then adopted the Wear-Ever brand name. Its products, including coffee pots, tea kettles, pans, and juicers, were sold both in stores and door-to-door. The top of the line products made by Wear-Ever were called Kensington Ware. The line was produced in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and featured a large number of differing products from candlesticks to bowls to ashtrays to vases. These items helped to show new potential uses for aluminum and also demonstrated the metal's beauty and durability. Alcoa sold the Wear-Ever business to a company called Mirro in 1982.

Related institution Aluminum Company of America (1907 - 1998)

Collector MIchael L. Coleman

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