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Ashtray advertising General Dare

Top view of an ashtray showing the two cigarette rests set at an angle. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Underside view of an ashtray showing the structural ribs and the moulded inscription.
Top view of an ashtray showing the two cigarette rests set at an angle. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Side view of an ashtray showing the moulded detail on the side. Underside view of an ashtray showing the structural ribs and the moulded inscription.

Classification

Description

A square phenol formaldehyde ashtray with two diagonal cigarette rests and moulded detailing on the sides. It is advertising 'General Dare' with telephone, world and soldier printed designs and telephone number. Made in USA by Harry Davies moulding co. It is possible that the advertising information on the top was added at a later date.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Harry Davies Moulding Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "The Jet. Heat resisting plastics. Made in U.S.A. Harry Davies Moulding Co. Chicargo. ILL" (underside)
printed: "General Dare. Tel. 0705.254275" (front)

Object number

AIBDC : 005044

Country

USA

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
90mm
Height
30mm
Length
90mm

Colour

brown