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- Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Hurricane Candle Lamps, 1948-1959 - 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. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.

- 1948-1959
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Bali Bamboo" Hurricane Candle Lamps, 1948-1959
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. Everlast's most successful line, "Bali Bamboo," was a direct result of America's fascination with the South Pacific following World War II.
- Patent Model of Candle Lamp, 1872 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.

- February 20, 1872
- Collections - Artifact
Patent Model of Candle Lamp, 1872
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- Mini Candle Lantern, 2011 - Companies produce a variety of materials for today's campers. These easy-to-carry, travel-sized products let Americans vacation in the great outdoors. Coleman Company Inc. is well-known for its camping lanterns and other camping equipment.

- 2011
- Collections - Artifact
Mini Candle Lantern, 2011
Companies produce a variety of materials for today's campers. These easy-to-carry, travel-sized products let Americans vacation in the great outdoors. Coleman Company Inc. is well-known for its camping lanterns and other camping equipment.
- Candle Lantern, circa 1840 -

- circa 1840
- Collections - Artifact
Candle Lantern, circa 1840
- Candle Lamp -

- Collections - Artifact
Candle Lamp
- Printing Plate with Image of a Candle Lamp -

- Collections - Artifact
Printing Plate with Image of a Candle Lamp
- Daggett Farmhouse at Its Earlier Site, Union, Connecticut, 1977 - First home to the Daggett family of Coventry (now Andover), Connecticut, this 18th-century farmhouse was purchased and moved in 1951 to Union, some 25 miles northeast, by antiques collector Mary Dana Wells. Wells lived in the home until 1977, when it was acquired for Greenfield Village. Its interpretation there originally focused on architecture and antiques but now centers around the Daggetts' life in the 1760s.

- January 01, 1977
- Collections - Artifact
Daggett Farmhouse at Its Earlier Site, Union, Connecticut, 1977
First home to the Daggett family of Coventry (now Andover), Connecticut, this 18th-century farmhouse was purchased and moved in 1951 to Union, some 25 miles northeast, by antiques collector Mary Dana Wells. Wells lived in the home until 1977, when it was acquired for Greenfield Village. Its interpretation there originally focused on architecture and antiques but now centers around the Daggetts' life in the 1760s.
- Candle Lantern from Henry Clay Political Campaign, 1824-1844 -

- 1824-1844
- Collections - Artifact
Candle Lantern from Henry Clay Political Campaign, 1824-1844