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- Rolling Sheets of Aluminum, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934 - The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
- March 15, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Rolling Sheets of Aluminum, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934
The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
- Shoveling Ore, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934 - The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
- March 15, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Shoveling Ore, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934
The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
- Bauxite Separator and Sprayer, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934 - The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
- March 15, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Bauxite Separator and Sprayer, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934
The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
- Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Yours from Everlast, the Finest--Bar None!," 1947 - 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. This advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features a portable bar, ice preserver, and coaster set.
- 1947
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Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Yours from Everlast, the Finest--Bar None!," 1947
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. This advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features a portable bar, ice preserver, and coaster set.
- Section of Aluminum Exhibit, Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Section of Aluminum Exhibit, Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- Steel Casting, Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Steel Casting, Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- Section of Aluminum Exhibit, Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Section of Aluminum Exhibit, Ford Exhibition Building, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Ferris Wheel Server in Lustrous Aluminum," November 1952 - 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. This clipping advertises an Everlast "ferris wheel server" with removable ramekins to add a "carnival note to your party."
- November 01, 1952
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Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Ferris Wheel Server in Lustrous Aluminum," November 1952
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. This clipping advertises an Everlast "ferris wheel server" with removable ramekins to add a "carnival note to your party."
- Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Everlast Hand-Forged Aluminum, So Beautiful -- So Versatile," 1948-1949 - 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. This clipping advertises Everlast's "Bali Bamboo" line of products, noting its beautiful, versatile, durable, and lightweight qualities.
- 1948-1949
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Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Everlast Hand-Forged Aluminum, So Beautiful -- So Versatile," 1948-1949
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. This clipping advertises Everlast's "Bali Bamboo" line of products, noting its beautiful, versatile, durable, and lightweight qualities.
- Factory Worker, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934 - The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.
- March 15, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Factory Worker, Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), 1930-1934
The Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa) hired Margaret Bourke-White to photograph its factories and foundries for inclusion in its 1934 World's Fair display. The resulting photos demonstrated Bourke-White's talent for taking simple, yet dynamic photos and elevating industrial scenes into artistic pieces. This talent helped distinguish Bourke-White as one of the leading photojournalists of the 20th century.