Adams & Westlake Company Spittoon, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
Adams and Westlake Company manufactured railway equipment and accessories, from switch and signal lights and lanterns to an array of car trimmings--including spittoons. In 1891, the Chicago, Illinois-based company sold spittoons like this in four different metals: brass, bronze, nickel-plated, or silver-plated. A key selling point? The spittoon has a patented removable lid for easy cleaning.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Spittoon
Date Made
circa 1890
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Patented by Charles F. Larsen and Bernt A.S. Nielsen of Chicago, Illinois. Manufactured by Adams & Westlake Company if Chicago, Illinois.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.0.22.75
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 12 in
Length: 12 in
Inscriptions
on bottom:
PAT. JUNE 3, 1884 / 70307/ A & W CO 4593
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