Vintage Lincoln, Nebraska Copper Souvenir Ashtray.
The center features a raised, relief portrait of an indigenous Native American chief wearing a full feather headdress. A scene behind the chief shows teepees and small figures on horseback. A rectangular banner directly beneath the portrait reads "Lincoln, Nebr.". Border: Ornate, scalloped edges with embossed floral and leaf patterns decorate the rim, featuring two built-in cigarette rests. These trays were produced by manufacturers like Almar Metal Arts Co. (Point Marion, PA) around the mid-20th century (circa 1940s1960s) as popular travel souvenirs for various cities and states across the country. They are typically made from copper-plated pot metal, brass, or thin tin.
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