Ashtray or Pen Tray

Original OwnerOriginally owned by East Hartford Federal Savings (American)

MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1960

MediumPressed dark grey glass with gold and white transfer decoration

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 6 7/8 x 5in. (6 7/8in., 12.7cm)

ClassificationsGlassware

Credit LineGift of Michael Marin

Object number1986.122.1

DescriptionRectangular, translucent, pressed dark grey glass ashtray or pen tray with a plain edge and sides that slope gradually to a rectangular well. The edge of the tray is decorated with a thin band of white transfer. In the center of the tray, there is a gold and white image of a stone and brick building with a geometric entryway and windows in the front. A gold eagle is printed above the doorway. The words "EAST HARTFORD/ FEDERAL/ SAVINGS" appear on the front of the building. The building is flanked by two gold trees, and there is a gold sidewalk in front. Below the building is the title, "EAST HARTFORD Federal Savings/ 3 CONVENIENT OFFICES TO SERVE YOU/ East Hartford - Glastonbury - South Windsor". To the left of this title are two small round emblems. One reads, "FEDERAL HOME LO [word partially covered by second emblem]/ BANK SY [word partially covered by second emblem]. The second round emblem reads, "FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN/ INSURANCE CORPORATION" and "SAFETY/ OF YOUR/ SAVINGS/ INSURED/ UP TO/ $10,000". The bottom of the tray has a few light scratches.

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