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- Whiskey Bottle, 1860-1875 -
- 1860-1875
- Collections - Artifact
Whiskey Bottle, 1860-1875
- Everlast "Forged" Cocktail Pitcher with Stirrer, 1938-1950 - 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.
- 1938-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged" Cocktail Pitcher with Stirrer, 1938-1950
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.
- Porter Bottle, 1850-1865 -
- 1850-1865
- Collections - Artifact
Porter Bottle, 1850-1865
- Wine Bottle, 1870-1890 -
- 1870-1890
- Collections - Artifact
Wine Bottle, 1870-1890
- Beer Bottle, 1845-1875 -
- 1845-1875
- Collections - Artifact
Beer Bottle, 1845-1875
- Beer Bottle, 1870-1910 -
- 1870-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Beer Bottle, 1870-1910
- Beer Bottle, 1870-1910 -
- 1870-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Beer Bottle, 1870-1910
- "Fine Cocktails Made Easy," 1955-1960 - Cocktail parties were the essence of sophistication in the 1950s. Throwing a cocktail party -- whether to impress business associates or entertain neighbors -- was the "in" thing to do. The right drinks and food helped guarantee cocktail party success. Handbooks like this provided helpful advice and recipes for eager hosts and hostesses.
- 1955-1960
- Collections - Artifact
"Fine Cocktails Made Easy," 1955-1960
Cocktail parties were the essence of sophistication in the 1950s. Throwing a cocktail party -- whether to impress business associates or entertain neighbors -- was the "in" thing to do. The right drinks and food helped guarantee cocktail party success. Handbooks like this provided helpful advice and recipes for eager hosts and hostesses.
- Recipe Booklet, "Fleischmann's Mixer's Manual," 1955 -
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Recipe Booklet, "Fleischmann's Mixer's Manual," 1955
- Comic Valentine, "A Swell Head," circa 1855 - From the 1840s into the early 1900s, some people sent inexpensive Valentine's Day greetings that chided, warned, or insulted the recipient. An exaggerated, often garish cartoon and short verse described and dismissed someone's looks, intelligence, personality, or behavior. Within the atmosphere of a festive holiday, under the cover of humor, these "vinegar valentines" were acceptable critiques of behaviors that deviated from social norms.
- circa 1855
- Collections - Artifact
Comic Valentine, "A Swell Head," circa 1855
From the 1840s into the early 1900s, some people sent inexpensive Valentine's Day greetings that chided, warned, or insulted the recipient. An exaggerated, often garish cartoon and short verse described and dismissed someone's looks, intelligence, personality, or behavior. Within the atmosphere of a festive holiday, under the cover of humor, these "vinegar valentines" were acceptable critiques of behaviors that deviated from social norms.