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Coaster

Object number2009.95.1 a-g

Datec. 1960

Mediummetal; wood

Credit LineGift of Steve Tritch

DescriptionSet of six gold metal decorative Westinghouse coasters with logos from different eras.Dimensions(a-f) Width/Length: 3.375; Depth: ~.25
(g) W: 3.625 ; L: 6.5 ; Depth: .75
Inscriptions(a)
Embossed, "WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC";
Engraved in center, "THE NAME / Westinghouse / IS A GUARANTEE".
Backside: embossed in center, "1900-1910".

(b)
Embossed, "W" / inside raised elongated oval, "WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC". Backside: embossed in center, "1910-1922".

(c)
Embossed, "W" / inside raised elongated oval, "WESTINGHOUSE / ELECTRIC". Backside: embossed in center, "1922-1940".

(d)
Embossed around face, "WESTINGHOUSE / [three stars]";
In center, engraved by machine, "W".
Backside: embossed in center, "1940-1953".

(e)
Embossed in center, "W" underlined.
Backside: embossed in center, "1953-1960".

(f)
Engraved by machine, "W" with rounded tops and underlined.
Backside: embossed in center, "1960".
Historical NotesSet of decorative coasters displaying the Westinghouse company logos from 1910-1960.

Related institution Westinghouse Electric Company (founded 1945)

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