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- Everlast "Forged Flowers and Ivy Intaglio" Tray, 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. This piece is an example of the aluminum giftware sold by Everlast.
- 1938-1949
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Flowers and Ivy Intaglio" Tray, 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. This piece is an example of the aluminum giftware sold by Everlast.
- Edison Institute Staff Bowling Activity, January 21, 1957 - Staff members from the Edison Institute, today's The Henry Ford, gathered for a game of bowling in January 1957. After-work sports teams and leagues provided employees with opportunities for recreation and socializing. They also helped build camaraderie among co-workers. These bowlers included, from left to right, Ivy Axford, Kenneth Metcalf, Kenneth Schwartz, Robert Cheyne, David Glick, and Ronald Kanack.
- January 21, 1957
- Collections - Artifact
Edison Institute Staff Bowling Activity, January 21, 1957
Staff members from the Edison Institute, today's The Henry Ford, gathered for a game of bowling in January 1957. After-work sports teams and leagues provided employees with opportunities for recreation and socializing. They also helped build camaraderie among co-workers. These bowlers included, from left to right, Ivy Axford, Kenneth Metcalf, Kenneth Schwartz, Robert Cheyne, David Glick, and Ronald Kanack.
- Scotch Settlement School--People--Folder 2 of 2--Item 15 -
- circa 1892
- Collections - Artifact
Scotch Settlement School--People--Folder 2 of 2--Item 15
- Tumbler, 1855-1870 - Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.
- 1855-1870
- Collections - Artifact
Tumbler, 1855-1870
Nineteenth-century American glassmakers experimented with new methods to create products for a growing consumer market. In the 1820s, pressing glass into metal molds by machine was perfected, and by the mid-1800s, manufacturers were creating a variety of inexpensive pressed glass housewares. America's middle-class consumers could now decorate their homes with attractive glass bowls, creamers, dishes, plates, vases, and other tableware.