Tree, Christmas
Object number2019.162.21 a-vv
Manufacturer
Modern Coatings, Inc.
Manufacturer
Triangle Container Corporation
Datec. 1959
MediumAluminum; Wood; Cardboard; Paint
Credit LineGift of Arconic
DescriptionAuminum Christmas tree with cardboard storage box.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (b-v v (tree assembled)): 63.5 × 49 × 41 in. (161.3 × 124.5 × 104.1 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a): 29.5 × 7.625 × 7.875 in. (74.9 × 19.4 × 20 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 27.75 × 2.75 × 2.875 in. (70.5 × 7 × 7.3 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (d-e): 24.875 × 4 × 3 in. (63.2 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b, opened): 25.25 × 13.5 × 13.5 in. (64.1 × 34.3 × 34.3 cm)
Length x Diameter (c): 24.75 × 1.188 in. (62.9 × 3 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (f-h): 24.75 × 4 × 3 in. (62.9 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (i-kk): 24.5 × 4 × 3 in. (62.2 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (ll-oo): 24.25 × 4 × 3 in. (61.6 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (pp-rr): 24 × 4 × 3 in. (61 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (ss,tt): 23 × 4 × 3 in. (58.4 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (uu-v v): 22.5 × 4 × 3 in. (57.2 × 10.2 × 7.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a) On two sides of the box, text reads: "ANGEL PINE / SILVER / ALUMINUM CHRISTMAS TREE". On one side, black handwritten text reads: "PRODUCE / $8.95". On the opened end of this side, there is red text that reads "6F".
Text on both ends of box reads: "SPECIAL / 6 1/2 - S"
On two sides, text reads: "U.S. PATENT 2893149 / ALSO FOREIGN PATENTS".
Shipping label reads: "SHIP TO / KROGER CO. / 35TH ST. & AVRR / PITTSBURGH PENNA / P.O. #2182 / CONTENTS: MERCHANDISE / POSTMASTER: THIS PARCEL MAY BE OPENED FOR POSTAL INSPECTION / & NECESSARY RETURN IN 15 DAYS. POSTAGE GUARANTEED."
Marks(a) Mark on box reads: "TRIANGLE CONTAINER CORPORATION / CERTIFICATE / OF BOX MAKER / THIS BOX CONFORMS TO / ALL CONSTRUCTION RE- / QUIREMENTS OF UNIFORM / FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION / [BURSTING / TEST] 200 [ LBS PER / SQ. INCH] / [SIZE / LIMIT] 75 INCHES / [GROSS WT LT] 65 LBS / CHICAGO, ILL.".
Historical NotesAluminum Christmas tree made by Modern Coatings, Inc. of Chicago. In 1955, the company obtained a patent for an aluminum Christmas tree.
Related institution
Alcoa, Inc.
(founded 1998)
Terms
On View
Not on view1968-2001
2015
1880-1910