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Object number2015.53.1

Date1957-2015

OriginNew Castle, PA

MediumLeather/Unknown/Sand(?)

Credit LineGift of Bruce Waldman

DescriptionRounded rectangular Waldman's Meats paperweight. Covered in red-brown leather with one seam around center perimeter. Black embossed geometric design on front and back. Gold embossed text on both sides at center describe business. Unknown material on interior, possibly sand.Dimensions0.875 x 4.125 x 2.375 in. (2.2 x 10.5 x 6 cm)
InscriptionsGold embossed text on both sides at center "Waldman's / PRE PACKAGED & PORTION CUT MEATS / NEW CASTLE, PA." and "Waldman's / HOTEL AND RESTAURANT SUPPLIES / New Castle, Pa."
Historical NotesPaperweight related to Waldman's Meats, Inc. of New Castle, Pennsylvania. The donor Bruce Waldman's parents, Martin and Edith Waldman, founded Waldman’s Meats in New Castle in 1947. Martin passed away in 1983 and Edith in 2012. Edith worked as a bookkeeper, clerk, and advisor. The donor also worked in the store. Waldman’s Meat Company sent prepared and frozen meats to restaurants, hotels, and institutions in the greater Pittsburgh area. The Waldman’s were members of the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, now Temple Hadar Israel.

Related institution Waldman's Meat, Inc.

Related person Martin Waldman (died 1983)

Related person Edith Waldman (died 2012)

Related institution Temple Hadar Israel

Related institution Tifereth Israel Synagogue

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