The Hot Mill-First Line of Defense

Object number96.68.250

Artist Louise Boyer (American, 1890 - 1975)

Date1941

MediumWood Glass Paper Ink Glue Pencil Steel

Credit LineGift of Alcoa, Inc.

DescriptionDrypoint on paper, image of two men working at a mill. Text written in pencil at bottom.Dimensions0.625 x 13 x 9 in. (1.6 x 33 x 22.9 cm)
InscriptionsInscribed in pencil:

Lower left: 24/100 The Hot Mill - First Line of Defense / Aluminum Co. New Kensington Pa.

Lower right: Louise Boyer

MarksGlued to front paper written in ink H-#1714
Historical NotesThis engraving was probably made to represent the contribution of aluminum either just prior to or during WWII.

Related institution Aluminum Company of America (1907 - 1998)

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