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Coaster

Object number2007.80.1 a-e

Manufacturer Kopp Glass Inc. (founded 1926)

Date2006

MediumGlass

Credit LineGift of Anne P. Madarasz

DescriptionFour (4) circular selenium red glass coasters. Top rim has embossed commemorative text and website address. Middle, flat rough surface; smooth oval in center, embossed with company name. White cardboard box with gold metallic sticker label.Dimensions(a-d) Height: .375 ; Width & Length: 4
(e) Height: 2.25 ; Width: 4.625 ; Length: 4.25
Inscriptions(a-d)
Top rim embossed, "80th ANNIVERSARY / 1926 / 2006 / www.koppglass.com".

Smooth oval in center, embossed, "KOPP / GLASS".

Marks(e)
Gold metallic sticker label: "80th / Anniversary / [in red oval] KOPP / GLASS/ 1926-2006".
Historical NotesKopp Glass developed "selenium red" glass in its early years; it was only fitting that they used their signature glass to celebrate their 80th anniversary with this set of coasters. Kopp Glass was founded in 1926 from the reorganization of the Pittsburgh Lamp, Brass and Glass Company. The company expanded into the industrial market in its early years through the development of "selenium red" glass. This glass became the standard for railroad signal lighting. Through the years, Kopp Glass has continued to make important contributions in the aerospace, industrial, scientific, transportation, and other markets all over the world.

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