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Coffeepot

Object number2012.41.20 a-f

Manufacturer The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company, Inc.

Dateafter 1923

OriginUnited States of America

Mediumaluminum; plastic

Credit LineIn memory of Michael L. Coleman

DescriptionAluminum tricolator coffeepot with black plastic handles.Dimensions1 in. (2.5 cm)
Marks(a)
Engraved on base "No. 2210 / WEAR-EVER" / circular logo with stars in each corner; vertically, "T.A.C. U.Co."; horizontally, "ALUMINUM" / "TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A."

(b)
Embossed on each handle "Wear-Ever".

Text on one side "No. 2210 / WEAR-EVER" / circular logo with stars in each corner; vertically, "T.A.C. U.Co."; horizontally, "ALUMINUM" / "TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A."

(c)
"MFD. UNDER / PAT. No / 1743925".

(d)
Text engraved on top of handle "WEAR-EVER TRICOLATOR / PAT.FEB.22,1916-MAY 22,1923".

(e)
Handle has embossed text "Wear-Ever".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of Wear-Ever coffee pots, tea kettles and cookware made by the Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company. 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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