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Tray

Object number2022.32.3

Manufacturer Houze Glass Company

OriginPoint Marion, PA

MediumGlass; Applied decoration

Credit LineGift of Lawrence Woods

DescriptionDark tinted glass tray. Tray is rectangular in shape with sloped, raised sides that create a shallow well in the center. Center and sides of tray are decorated with a green, red, and white stylized map of Pittsburgh; map features identifiable landmarks in the city, including the three rivers, bridges, buildings, and streets. Basic drawings in red and white create layout of streets, buildings and bridges, and the rivers are done in green. Red and white commemorative text in the viewer's top right corner, and center of map shows a white logo for Kaufmann's Department Store. Map also features white-colored stick figures with a red zig-zag line over their head; stick figures can be seen walking up a hill, flying a helicopter, holding a spear, paddling a canoe, sitting on top of a building, and cooking in a cauldron over a fire. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.625 x 9 x 7 in. (1.6 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm)
InscriptionsRed and white commemorative text in viewer's top right corner: "BICENTENNIAL / PITTSBURGH / 1759-1959".

White Kaufmann's Department Store logo: "K [encircled in small, white dots]".

Landmarks are captioned in red text.
Historical NotesTray made by Houze Glass Company.

Related institution Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Related institution National Aviary

Related institution Pennsylvania Railroad

Related institution Jones and Laughlin Steel Company

Related institution Carnegie Science Center

Related institution Kaufmann's Department Store (1871 - 2005)

Related person George Washington (American, 1732 - 1799)

Previous owner Carnegie Mellon University

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

Related institution Carnegie Institute

Related institution Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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