Embosser
Object number2017.100.2 a,b
Datec. 1960
MediumMetal; Vinyl; Fabric, Rubber(?)
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionMeadowcroft Foundation seal embosser with vinyl carrying case.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length (a): 5 × 2.125 × 5.125 in. (12.7 × 5.4 × 13 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b): 6.5 × 4 × 1.25 in. (16.5 × 10.2 × 3.2 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Seal is circular and has text around the perimeter “THE MEADOWCROFT FOUNDATION / PENNSYLVANIA” and at center “CORPORATE / SEAL / 1960”; perimeter of seal has rope design.
Front of arm at bottom has lockplate with raised text “PRESS / TO OPEN / TO CLOSE / HANDLE”.
Marks(a)
Proper left side of body has inscribed text “ “OFFICIAL” / POCKET SEAL / PATS. NO. 2,077,853-2,203,644 / 2,706,448 – 2,998,766 / OTHERS PENDING”; to the right of this text is a “K” inscribed in a circle.
(b) Fold-down flap has gold printed text on front “MAKE / IT / “OFFICIAL” ”.
Historical NotesFound in collection at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village.
Related institution
Meadowcroft Foundation
Terms
On View
Not on view
after 1884
