Standing Floor Ashtray
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Object Name
Standing Floor Ashtray
Collection #
ROMO 27602
Year of Purchase
Unknown
Materials
Metal; aluminum; cast iron
Dimensions
22” H x 7” D top, 9” D base | 55.9 cm x 17.8 cm top, 22.8 cm base
Manufacturer
Smokador MFG, Co INC. Made in U.S.A. US. PATENT NO 1559234. BLOOMFIELD.N.J.
Context
This ashtray was purchased close to 1966 for the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. It has a silver-colored metal clasping mechanisms to hold lit cigarettes. The entire neck to base region is hollow to catch used cigarettes and allow for easy emptying and cleaning. The cast maker's mark is included on this item.