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- Chevrolet Litter Bag, 1960-1970 - Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. However, other branded items literally could be thrown away. This trash bag, used in the car, reinforced the Chevy brand.

- 1960-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Chevrolet Litter Bag, 1960-1970
Promotional giveaways can place advertising messages deeper into people's lives than billboards or magazine ads. The power of branding -- coupled with consumer brand loyalty -- has also led to the creation of promotional items designed for sale to the public. However, other branded items literally could be thrown away. This trash bag, used in the car, reinforced the Chevy brand.
- "Atomic" Wastebasket, 1960-1965 - This wastebasket from the early 1960s blends traditional and modern styles into a simple and functional household item. The star-and-circle-molded, clear plastic cover rejects the bold colors designs popular in high-style interiors -- perfect for an upper middle-class home.

- 1960-1965
- Collections - Artifact
"Atomic" Wastebasket, 1960-1965
This wastebasket from the early 1960s blends traditional and modern styles into a simple and functional household item. The star-and-circle-molded, clear plastic cover rejects the bold colors designs popular in high-style interiors -- perfect for an upper middle-class home.
- Everlast "Forged Wildflower" Wastebasket, 1947-1954 - 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.

- 1947-1954
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Everlast "Forged Wildflower" Wastebasket, 1947-1954
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.
- Decoware Wastebasket, 1950-1959 -

- 1950-1959
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Decoware Wastebasket, 1950-1959