Cast iron ashtray in rectangular form, sloping sides, sunken top with raised sides having a textured surface with two corner indentations for cigarettes. Opposite end of indentation is a grouping of four geese, fully formed, attached to top surface with screws. Entire surface is bronzed with a pattern of oblique stripes on sides.
Marked "144" on bottom. The Hubley catalog "Metal Art Goods" lists this ashtray as #144 and named "Goosie Goosie Gander." The description notes it has "an unusual bronze finish".
Provenance
Owned by J. Roland Gilbert (1888-1940) and inherited by his daughter the donor (1916-1992). Donor writes: "acquired in the late '20s or early '30s and 'possibly' a gift from Mr. Joseph Breneman, a Hubley Exec." J. Roland Gilbert was president of Lancaster Press Inc. and general manager of the New Era Publishing Co.
Evenne Wails, second from right, at dinner with adults. Woman at left may be her mother, Violet Beck Wails. Photo is in a folder from the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The name Carmen Lombardo is written inside, possibly same autograph on outside of folder.
Four men standing outside the headquarters of the auxiliary firemen of the Eden Fire Company, Manheim Township. Elvin Wails may be standing second from right.
Group of firefighters with their fire truck. Elvin Wails is possibly second from left. Eden Fire Company getting ready for New Year's Day parade. Also note random dog running in front of the truck. Two copies.