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Object number2010.47.2
Manufacturer
Aristech Chemical Corporation
Datec. 1999
OriginLa Porte, TX
Mediumglass; plastics; polypropylene; rope
Credit LineGift of William Homich
DescriptionClear glass tube, filled with polypropylene beads. Printed in black and green on a clear label attached to body is maker and object information. Attached to cork, in mouth, is a brown felt-plastic cowboy hat; tied around neck is a lasso; inside tube, mixed with beads, are green plastic cacti.Dimensions7.25 x 4.5 in. (18.4 x 11.4 cm)MarksPrinted in black and green on a clear label attached to body: "ARISTECH / LaPorte, Texas / 1st / CO-POLYMER / RUN / DEC 1999".
Historical NotesNovelty advertisement piece created to promote Aristech, a chemical company that began in 1986 and originally began as chemical products division of the United States Steel Corporation.
Related institution
United States Steel Corporation
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