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Holder, Paper Clip

Object number2017.147.1

MediumPlastic

Credit LineGift of Amy Lowenstein

DescriptionPlastic paper clip container with white lid and transparent bottom.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.188 × 4.688 × 3.938 in. (3 × 11.9 × 10 cm)
InscriptionsLid has printed dark purple text inside rectangle "Pittsburgh's Largest Footwear House / RUBBER [dot] CANVAS [dot] LEATHER [dot] PLASTIC / Robert E. Comins, INC. / 1717 BLVD. OF THE ALLIES [dot] PITTSBURGH, PA. 15219 / (AREA CODE 412) PHONE 281-8240".

"SINCE 1925" appears printed at the bottom.
MarksUnderside of lid has raised text along the back edge "MADE IN U.S.A. - 8 - U.S. PAT. 2,570,341".
Historical NotesA plastic paper clip container from Robert. E. Comins, Inc. Robert E. Comins ran a wholesale rubber footwear company (Robert E. Comins, Inc.) on Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He moved to the Boulevard of the Allies after the Urban Redevelopment Authority purchased his building in the 1950s to make room for Chatham Center. Comins was an important figure in various Jewish communal organizations, including Jewish Family and Children’s Service. The container was donated by his daughter Amy Lowenstein.

Related institution Robert E. Comins, Inc.

Related person Robert E. Comins

Related institution Urban Redevelopment Authority

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