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- Purse, 1938-1949 - 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. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- 1938-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Purse, 1938-1949
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. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- Purse, 1938-1949 - 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. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- 1938-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Purse, 1938-1949
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. Products such as serving trays, relish bowls, ice buckets and personal accessories like purses and jewelry were marketed to women as hostess or bridal gifts.
- Purse, 1930-1945 - This leather purse includes several pockets and a compartment for a mirror.
- 1930-1945
- Collections - Artifact
Purse, 1930-1945
This leather purse includes several pockets and a compartment for a mirror.
- "Fraternity Hop" Tammy Doll Outfit, 1964-1966 -
- 1964-1966
- Collections - Artifact
"Fraternity Hop" Tammy Doll Outfit, 1964-1966
- Handbag Carried by Northwest Orient Airlines Stewardess Judith Zeller, 1962 -
- 1962
- Collections - Artifact
Handbag Carried by Northwest Orient Airlines Stewardess Judith Zeller, 1962
- Woman Named Hetty Holding a Handbag, January 9, 1863 -
- January 09, 1863
- Collections - Artifact
Woman Named Hetty Holding a Handbag, January 9, 1863
- Handbag, Carried by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1960-1965 - When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.
- 1960-1965
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Handbag, Carried by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1960-1965
When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.
- Handbag, Used by Elizabeth Parke Firestone -
- Collections - Artifact
Handbag, Used by Elizabeth Parke Firestone
- Hallmark "Stylin' Snowgirl" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Stylin' Snowgirl" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Carpetbag, circa 1880 -
- circa 1880
- Collections - Artifact
Carpetbag, circa 1880