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- Pontiac Service Poster, "Don't Get Caught in the Dark, How Many of Your Car Lights Are Working?," March 1958 - Throughout her career, artist Jacqueline Bergey Ward worked for several prominent Detroit-based commercial art studios, where automobile manufacturers and dealerships were significant clients. At Roupp Art Studios in the late 1950s, Ward created posters advertising auto maintenance and repair services -- an important source of revenue for dealers. Bright colors and playful slogans characterized her work.
- March 01, 1958
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Pontiac Service Poster, "Don't Get Caught in the Dark, How Many of Your Car Lights Are Working?," March 1958
Throughout her career, artist Jacqueline Bergey Ward worked for several prominent Detroit-based commercial art studios, where automobile manufacturers and dealerships were significant clients. At Roupp Art Studios in the late 1950s, Ward created posters advertising auto maintenance and repair services -- an important source of revenue for dealers. Bright colors and playful slogans characterized her work.
- Everlast "Forged Sports" Matchbox Covers, 1938-1941 - 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.
- 1938-1941
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Everlast "Forged Sports" Matchbox Covers, 1938-1941
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.
- Everlast "Forged Duck" Matchbox Holder, 1938-1941 - 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.
- 1938-1941
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Everlast "Forged Duck" Matchbox Holder, 1938-1941
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.
- "HY-TOP" Matchbook Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama -
- 1950-1963
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"HY-TOP" Matchbook Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
- Hallmark "Matchless Memories" Christmas Ornament, 1996 - 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.
- 1996
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Hallmark "Matchless Memories" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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.
- Everlast "Forged Birds and Flowers" Bridge Party Set, 1940-1950 - 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.
- 1940-1950
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Everlast "Forged Birds and Flowers" Bridge Party Set, 1940-1950
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.
- Matchbook Advertising Salesman's Catalog, circa 1960 -
- circa 1960
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Matchbook Advertising Salesman's Catalog, circa 1960
- Mayo-Diamond Torch Matchbox, circa 1900 - Steam-powered vehicle owners needed reliable matches to ignite fuels that heated water in the vehicle's boiler. The Diamond Match Company proclaimed that their product "Burns 15 seconds" and was "excellent for launches, yachts, motor cars, [and] automobiles."
- circa 1900
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Mayo-Diamond Torch Matchbox, circa 1900
Steam-powered vehicle owners needed reliable matches to ignite fuels that heated water in the vehicle's boiler. The Diamond Match Company proclaimed that their product "Burns 15 seconds" and was "excellent for launches, yachts, motor cars, [and] automobiles."