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

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
Everlast "Forged" Custard Cups, 1947-1960