Crate
Object number2006.90.1
Manufacturer
Almar Wooden Box Company
Date2004
MediumWood; various metals; paint; cardboard; glass
Credit LineGift of Anheuser-Busch
DescriptionRectangular wooden box crate, Limited Edition, 150th Anniversary of Latrobe Brewing Company. Brown with white and blue painted label on lid, front, and backside of box. Sides of box have 150th anniversary description of Rolling Rock. Metal latches connect lid to box with six screws. Sixteen nails seal box together. Lid has a small hole for opening purposes. Commemorative text engraved on box. Contains a number of unopened bottles of Rolling Rock Beer, in a sealed cardboard box.Dimensions11 x 10.5 x 16 in. (27.9 x 26.7 x 40.6 cm)InscriptionsSides of box have 150th anniversary description of Rolling Rock.
Engraving on box: "2004 / Limited / Edition / 0227/1000".
MarksEngraving on bottom of box: underlined "ALMAR / WOODEN BOX CO." with a tree, eagle, and circle logo.
Historical NotesFrom a collection of advertising materials of the Rolling Rock beer brand--brewed in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, from 1939-2006--during special events sponsored by Rolling Rock. Anheuser-Bush, corporate owner of the Rolling Rock brand, closed the Latrobe brewery in 2006 and moved production of Rolling Rock to New Jersey. In 2004, Latrobe Brewery Co. celebrated its 150th Anniversary.
Related institution
Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC
Related institution
Latrobe Brewing Company
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