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- "The Saturday Evening Post," May 15, 1948 - <em>The Saturday Evening Post</em>, first published in 1821 as a four-page weekly newspaper, became one of America's most popular weekly publications by the mid-1900s. The magazine contained news, commentaries, fiction, and general interest articles. But its most distinctive feature was its front cover illustrations by artists such as George Hughes, John Falter, J.C. Leyendecker, and Norman Rockwell.
- May 15, 1948
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"The Saturday Evening Post," May 15, 1948
The Saturday Evening Post, first published in 1821 as a four-page weekly newspaper, became one of America's most popular weekly publications by the mid-1900s. The magazine contained news, commentaries, fiction, and general interest articles. But its most distinctive feature was its front cover illustrations by artists such as George Hughes, John Falter, J.C. Leyendecker, and Norman Rockwell.
- Everlast "Forged Birds and Flowers" Bridge Party Set, 1940-1950 - 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.
- 1940-1950
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Everlast "Forged Birds and Flowers" Bridge Party Set, 1940-1950
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.
- Pullman Company Playing Cards - From its founding in 1867 until its demise a century later, the Pullman Company's name was synonymous with first-class travel on American railroads. Pullman not only built sleeping cars, it also operated them under contract with host railroads to ensure quality service. But Pullman's well-heeled passengers were the first to embrace air travel once it became a viable alternative.
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Pullman Company Playing Cards
From its founding in 1867 until its demise a century later, the Pullman Company's name was synonymous with first-class travel on American railroads. Pullman not only built sleeping cars, it also operated them under contract with host railroads to ensure quality service. But Pullman's well-heeled passengers were the first to embrace air travel once it became a viable alternative.