Everlast "Mixees" Drink Stirrers, 1937-1950

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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. Between 1937 and 1955, Everlast created anodized aluminum giftware products -- like this set of stirrers -- featuring vibrant colors and clean lines.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Stirrer

Date Made

1937-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2005.121.243

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Constance & James Levi.

Material

Aluminum (Metal)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Length: 6.5 in (stirrer)

Inscriptions

top of box: MIXEES / THE NEW VOGUE IN / HI-BALL STIRRERS / GUARANTEED / NOT TO BREAK, CHIP / OR DISCOLOR / A PRODUCT OF EVERLAST METAL side of box CHERRY