WASTEBASKET OF COPPER COLOR BY AMERICAN VULCANIZED FIBRE CO.
Entry/Object ID
92.7.1.2
Description
WASTEBASKET OF COPPER COLOR BY AMERICAN VULCANIZED FIBRE CO.
Wastebasket, copper-colored with metal rivets attaching base to the body and connecting the seam of the cylinder of the basket. Lip folded over at the top and a manufacturer's imprint on the side. Wastebasket found by donor in storage area of Smart and Final Iris Co. (4700 Boyle Ave. Ventura, CA), originally Haass and Baruch in 1870, in 1948 company was purchased by Smart and Final, name later changed to Smart and Final Iris Co. Imprint toward the top of cylinder: "Guaranteed/VUL-COT/trademark reg. US Pat off." In a medallion below: "American Vulcanized Fibre Co. Wilmington, Del. U.S.A." Within this circle of words is a profile of a Native American, to either side of his neck are the words: trade and mark. Label on the bottom, nearly gone, original lighter color can be seen where it used to be.
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Household Accessory, Wastebaskets, Haas and Baruch [Firm], Smart and Final [Firm], Smart and Final Iris Co., Refuse and refuse disposal--Equipment and supplies