Pitcher
Object number2010.75.16
Manufacturer
The Vollrath Company
MediumStainless steel
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionStainless steel straining pitcher. Cylindrical body, squared handle, and pointed spout.Dimensions7.5 x 4 x 15.75 in. (19.1 x 10.2 x 40 cm)Marks"VOLLRATH / STAINLESS STEEL WARE / 7982" engraved on bottom.
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the contributions of Catholic orders to healthcare in Western Pennsylvania. The collection was originally on display at Slippery Rock University as an exhibition titled, "Sisters in Healthcare: Sixteen Communities of Religious Sisters in Western PA, 1847-1969." With this collection, the History Center has the largest collection of Pre-Vatican II habits in the United States. Many of the long-standing healthcare facilities in the region were started by the Sisters including Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and many others.
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The Vollrath Company
The Vollrath Company
Horton Equipment Company
Oneida Limited
American Safety Table Company
c. 1996
