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- Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933-1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 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
- Collections - Artifact
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.
- Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Yours from Everlast, for Gay Picnics at Home," October 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 advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features the patio wagon, "perfect for picnics, barbeques, and indoor buffets."
- October 01, 1949
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Yours from Everlast, for Gay Picnics at Home," October 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 advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features the patio wagon, "perfect for picnics, barbeques, and indoor buffets."
- Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933-1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933-1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Hoffmaster Holiday Place Settings, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Hoffmaster Holiday Place Settings, circa 1960
- Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933-1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933-1934
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress Exposition Souvenir Coaster, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this coaster depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- Mickey Mouse Gourmet Collection Mug and Coaster Set, 1993 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Mickey Mouse Gourmet Collection Mug and Coaster Set, 1993
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.