Everlast "Modern" Casserole, 1953-1955
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Artifact Overview
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. As interest in aluminum wares waned after World War II, Everlast attempted to reinvent its products introducing a contemporary line in 1953 called, "Everlast Modern."
Artifact Details
Artifact
Casserole (Baking dish)
Date Made
1953-1955
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Aluminum casserole made by Everlast Metal Products Corporation in New York City, New York and glass insert made by Corning Glass Works in Corning, New York.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.121.173
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Constance & James Levi.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Wood (Plant Material)
Glass (Material)
Pyrex (TM)
Color
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Diameter: 8.5 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
on bottom:
EVERLAST / FORGED ALUMINUM / EM4
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