Tray, Cafeteria
Object number2014.108.1
Manufacturer
Westinghouse
Date1950-1955
OriginTrafford, PA
MediumMicarta
Credit LineGift of Carol Snyder Foglia
DescriptionMicarta cafeteria tray. Variegated brown/beige on top and dark brown on the underside. Edge of tray flares up and out and has rounded edges.Dimensions0.75 x 17.625 x 13.625 in. (1.9 x 44.8 x 34.6 cm)MarksUnderside has a raised "W" inscribed in a circle (Westinghouse logo) with raised text "MICARTA" underneath.
Historical NotesThe donor Carol Snyder Foglia's father, George E. Snyder, worked for Westinghouse in Trafford, Pennsylvania. She remembers him working there from about 1950-1955. He brought the trays home from work. Micarta was developed by George Westinghouse at least as early as 1910, using phenolic resins invented by Leo Baekeland. Over the years the company produced many products using Micarta including helmet liners. During World War II, the Westinghouse Micarta Division produced 13 million helmet liners while its Bryant Electric Division produced 10 million.
Related person
George Westinghouse Jr.
(1846 - 1914)
Related person
Leo Baekeland
Previous owner
George E. Snyder
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