Stamp, Metal
Object number2011.29.8
Manufacturer
Matthews of Pittsburgh
Datec. 1935
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumiron
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Partial gift of Rae L. Heintzelman and Michael Jay Heintzelman
DescriptionHeavy iron stamp. Rectangular block with embossed base image consists of two sets of five lines, one horizontal, the other set vertical, crossing near edge. Two sets of five leaves on both sides of vertical lines; four dots above each set of leaves.Dimensions3.75 x 1 x 3.75 x 12.125 in. (9.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 x 30.8 cm)MarksEngraved maker's information on top "MATTHEWS / of PITTSBURGH / G8".
Historical NotesArtist die stamp used to make Kensington ware. Alcoa introduced their aluminum alloy giftware line - Kensington Ware - in 1934. The revolutionary new line of aluminum alloy giftware and domestic items were designed by Lurelle Guild, an industrial and modernist designer. The first series of pieces were aluminum and cast brass - they were Art Deco in style and very functional. The Kensington line of giftware was made of an aluminum alloy that was whiter in color than pure aluminum and was manufactured in New Kensington, Pennsylvania until 1970.
Previous owner
Alcoa, Inc.
(founded 1998)
Related person
Lurelle Guild
(American, 1898 - 1985)
On View
Not on view
c. 1935
Michal Cupka
