Nameplate
Object number2007.167.63
Date1869-1915
MediumMetal
Credit LineTransfer from George Westinghouse Museum Foundation
DescriptionOval sheet metal nameplate. Two holes on opposites ends of oval. Text engraved along outer edge starting at the left side and continuing across top to right side on front, and white stick with black print on back.Dimensions5 x 3 in. (12.7 x 7.6 cm)Inscriptions"THE WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE CO." engraved along outer edge starting at the left side and continuing across top to right side; engraved below and in middle is "INCORPORATED 1869 / NO 2 / PATENTED APRIL 1869 / PITTSBURGH PA.". On sticker, first line is illegible and the next lines are "PANAMA-PACIFIC INTER...POSITION/SAN F.../M...M..."
Historical NotesOriginal donor of the nameplate is unknown and was transferred from the George Westinghouse Museum, when the museum closed in 2007, to the Heinz History Center.
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