WIRE WASTEBASKET BY THE MASSILLION WIRE BASKET COMPANY
Entry/Object ID
92.7.1.1
Description
WIRE WASTEBASKET BY THE MASSILLION WIRE BASKET COMPANY
a) Wire wastebasket in two parts, round bottom (b) made of a sheet of metal with manufacturer's imprint on the bottom and a lipped rim. Body is cylindrical, flared at the top. Rim and bottom circumference are of coiled wire, the body is formed by vertical, equally spaced wires reinforced by one horizontal hoop halfway down the body. Vertical wires shaped 1" above base to receive bottom. Wastebasket found by donor in storage of Smart and Final Iris Co.(4700 Boyle Ave. Vernon, CA), originally Haass and Baruch (founded 1870), in 1948 company purchased by Smart and Final, who changed their name to Smart and Final Iris Co. On bottom in a circle: "The Massillion Wire Basket Co. Massilion, O." In the center of the circle; "Daisy/Pat. July 21-1914"
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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
