Everlast "Forged" Custard Cups, 1947-1960
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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. In 1933, Everlast introduced its first product line, "Forged Giftware" featuring Colonial Revival inspired designs.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Custard cup
Date Made
1947-1960
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Aluminum custard cups and packaging made by Everlast Metal Products Corporation in New York City, New York, and glass liners made by Corning Glass Works in Corning, New York
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2005.121.269
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Constance & James Levi.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Pyrex (TM)
Color
Silver (Color)
Colorless
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 2.125 in (Custard Cup)
Width: 5.5 in (Custard Cup)
Diameter: 4.25 in (Custard Cup)
Inscriptions
on bottom:
1056 / EVERLAST / FORGED / ALUMINUM
front of box:
EVERLAST / FORGED ALUMINUM / HOSTESS ACCESSORIES FOR / GRACIOUS SERVING
bottom of glass liners:
463 / T.M.REG. / PYREX / MADE IN U.S.A. / D-NN
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