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Object number2013.125.1 a,b
Date2013
MediumAluminum, cloth, ribbon, paper, ink
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionRectangular bar of aluminum. Paperweight. Stamped rectangular design on the top that is divided in two with a thin horizontal line background. Front has commemorative information. Four green felt circles are on the bottom corners. Gray, cloth covered rectangular box with gray interior lining. Gray ribbon with gray Alcoa logo repeated design tied in a bow on the left side of the lid. Scalloped rectangular paper tag is tied to the ribbon and has commemorative text.Dimensionsa) 5.125" L, 1.875" W, 0.75" Hb) 6.00" L, 3.00" W, 1.625" H
Inscriptions(a)
Front has the Alcoa logo at left (consisting of a triangle on top of two diamonds that are inscribed inside a square with rounded corners) with "ALCOA" to the right.
On the right side of the front is "125 / YEARS" with YEARS appearing vertically down the right side of the "5".
(b)
Gray ribbon with gray "ALCOA" logo repeated design.
Rectangular paper tag is tied to the ribbon and reads:
"MR. ANDy / MASiCH";
ALCOA logo in the top left corner and reads: "ALCOA "125" CELEBRATION PAPERWEIGHT / This custom designed paperweight is machined from Alcoa / Aluminum, using advanced technology at our Mt. Holly facility. / Form and function align to showcase the beauty and versatility of our miracle / metal. Please accept this memento as a reminder of Alcoa's commitment / to innovation and our constant pursuit of all that is possible with aluminum / In goodwill and friendship, / Klaus Kleinfeld".
Marks(a)
On bottom: "Hosutm / Canadu / 2636".
Historical NotesPaperweight commemorating Alcoa’s 125th anniversary. The paperweight was made from Alcoa aluminum at the Mt. Holly facility. It was given out to everyone who attended the 125th anniversary event at Alcoa headquarters on September 30, 2013.
Previous owner
Andy Masich
Related institution
Aluminum Company of America
(1907 - 1998)
Related person
Klaus Kleinfeld
Terms
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Aluminum Company of America
1847-1969
