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Ashtray or Pen Tray
Ashtray or Pen Tray

Ashtray or Pen Tray

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
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.
Object number1986.122.1
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    Bank
    Mechanics Savings Bank
    patented 3 July 1923
    Ashtray or Pen Tray
    Maude Jeannette Purvis
    1963
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    Society for Savings
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    Society for Savings
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    City Savings Bank of Meriden
    about 1970
    Gift of Gary Potter, 2009.9.65  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Alfred A. Adt
    20th century
    Museum purchase, 2000.184.1  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Interstate Publishing Co., Inc.
    before 1962
    State Street, Hartford.  Gift of the Richard Welling Family,  2012.284.69  © 2013 The Connectic…
    Richard Welling
    after 1972