WASTEBASKET OF COPPER COLOR BY AMERICAN VULCANIZED FIBRE CO.
Entry/Object ID
92.8.1.1
Description
WASTEBASKET OF COPPER COLOR BY AMERICAN VULCANIZED FIBRE CO.
Wastebasket, copper-colored with metal rivets attaching bottom 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 of Smart and Final Iris Co. (4700 Boyle Ave. Vernon, CA). Originally Haass and Baruch founded in 1870, purchased by Smart and Final in 1948, and name changed to Smart and Final Iris Co. later. Imprint toward the top of the 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 work is a profile of a Native American, to either side of his neck the words: trade and mark. Blue paint inside with name of company? (partially gone) and telephone number: (213) 937..04..
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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