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Coffee Dispenser
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Coffee Dispenser

Dateabout 1955
MediumEnameled metal, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter of top): 7 1/2 x 5in. (19.1 x 12.7cm)
Component (length of .d): 3 1/4in. (8.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kugelman
DescriptionRed enameled metal container with black plastic base and removable plate. Used to dispense coffee. The measuring cup is beige speckled plastic. Marks on the components read on .a: "The Genuine Silex Home Coffee Dispenser", "The Silex Company, Hartford, Connecticut";
on .d: "DIPPEX / TRADEMARKED / MEASURING CUP / THE SILEX CO. / HARTFORD CONN. / USA"
Object number1986.76.0a-d
MarkingsPrinted on .a: "The Genuine Silex Home Coffee Dispenser"; "The Silex Company, Hartford, Connecticut".
Printed on .d: "DIPPEX / TRADEMARKED / MEASURING CUP / THE SILEX CO. / HARTFORD CONN. / USA"
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Candle Warmer
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