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- 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
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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.
- Tek Lounge A-Go-Go Sign, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1982 - In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- 1982
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Tek Lounge A-Go-Go Sign, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1982
In the mid-1970s, John Margolies began to assemble a visual record of America's built roadside landscape. Over the following three decades, he traveled thousands of miles to photograph the overlooked and often quickly vanishing structures that had grown out of American automobile culture and main street commerce. His photographs of hotels, motels, diners, service stations, drive-ins and attractions celebrate and capture a unique chapter of American history.
- "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
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"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.
- Cocktail Shaker Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama -
- 1958-1965
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Cocktail Shaker Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
- Cocktail Pitcher with Stirrer, 1932-1961 - 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 piece is an example of the aluminum giftware sold by Everlast.
- 1932-1961
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Cocktail Pitcher with Stirrer, 1932-1961
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 piece is an example of the aluminum giftware sold by Everlast.
- Everlast "Intaglio Daisy" Cocktail Shaker, 1938-1946 - 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. By 1937, Everlast had introduced its "Intaglio" product line, featuring machine-stamped decorative motifs that were lighter in weight and more affordable than silver.
- 1938-1946
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Everlast "Intaglio Daisy" Cocktail Shaker, 1938-1946
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. By 1937, Everlast had introduced its "Intaglio" product line, featuring machine-stamped decorative motifs that were lighter in weight and more affordable than silver.
- Cocktail Shaker -
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Cocktail Shaker
- Cocktail Shaker Packaging Model, 2013 - 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.
- 2013
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Cocktail Shaker Packaging Model, 2013
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.
- Bombay Sapphire Martini Glass, 1990 - 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.
- 1990
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Bombay Sapphire Martini Glass, 1990
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.
- Martini Glasses by Krosno, 2013 - 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.
- 2013
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Martini Glasses by Krosno, 2013
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.