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Object number2019.162.5 a-e

Manufacturer The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company, Inc.

Manufacturer Aluminum Company of America (1907 - 1998)

Datec. 1950

MediumAluminum; Cardboard; Glassine; Ink

Credit LineGift of Arconic

DescriptionSales sample of aluminum foil.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a-e): 15.25 × 12.125 × 0.125 in. (38.7 × 30.8 × 0.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a): 15 × 12.063 × 0.063 in. (38.1 × 30.6 × 0.2 cm)
Height x Width (b): 14.938 × 12 in. (37.9 × 30.5 cm)
Height x Width (c): 14.875 × 12 in. (37.8 × 30.5 cm)
Height x Width (d): 14.938 × 12 in. (37.9 × 30.5 cm)
Height x Width (e): 14.938 × 12 in. (37.9 × 30.5 cm)
Inscriptions(a) Front of sleeve reads: " 'WEAR-EVER' ALUMINUM / HOUSEHOLD / FOIL / KEEPS FOOD FRESH / SEALS MOISTURE IN-SEALS FOREIGN FLAVORS OUT -- CAN BE USED AGAIN / AND AGAIN -- HAS DOZENS OF USES IN YOUR REFRIERATOR AND ELSEWHERE...". Text below this.

On back: Text printed horizontally:" ' WEAR-EVER' ALUMINUM / HOUSEHOLD FOIL". Text below this.

Red stamp on front reads: 'FREE SAMPLE / NOT TO BE SOLD".

Marks(a) "MADE OF ALCOA ALUMINUM" along bottom. Next to this reads: "A PRODUCT OF / ALUMINUM CO. OF AMERICA".

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