Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Yours from Everlast, for 'Dining Out' at Home!," 1947
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In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. This advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features pie plates and dishes for casseroles and vegetables.
In 1932, Louis Schnitzer and Nathan Gelfman formed Everlast Metal Products Corporation, producing high-quality, hand-forged aluminum giftware. In an era of growing uniformity via factory production, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. This advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features pie plates and dishes for casseroles and vegetables.
Artifact
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Date Made
1947
Subject Date
1947
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2006.42.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Constance & James Levi
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 12.25 in
Width: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
text reads: "Yours from Everlast / for 'Dining Out' at Home! / For gifts of Everlasting Service and Beauty, / see Everlast's Hand-Forged Auminum / Hostess Accessories at your City's leading / Department Stores and Gift Shops -- or / write for name of your nearest dealer.
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