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- Punch Service Set, 1910-1925 - In the first decades of the 20th century, manufacturers of pressed glass created inexpensive iridescent tableware. This colorful glass with its metallic sheen imitated more expensive items like Louis Comfort Tiffany's "Favrile" glass. Mass-produced and affordable, iridescent glass -- coined "carnival glass" by collectors -- gave Americans of all economic means access to beautiful and decorative glassware.
- 1910-1925
- Collections - Artifact
Punch Service Set, 1910-1925
In the first decades of the 20th century, manufacturers of pressed glass created inexpensive iridescent tableware. This colorful glass with its metallic sheen imitated more expensive items like Louis Comfort Tiffany's "Favrile" glass. Mass-produced and affordable, iridescent glass -- coined "carnival glass" by collectors -- gave Americans of all economic means access to beautiful and decorative glassware.
- China, Punch Bowl, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <em>New York Herald</em>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- 1890-1915
- Collections - Artifact
China, Punch Bowl, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. She also documented collections of private individuals and museums -- some of which were featured in magazine articles for collectors. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives.
- Punch Bowl, 1815-1835 -
- 1815-1835
- Collections - Artifact
Punch Bowl, 1815-1835
- Recipe Booklet, "Fleischmann's Mixer's Manual," 1955 -
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Recipe Booklet, "Fleischmann's Mixer's Manual," 1955
- Bowl, 1780-1810 -
- 1780-1810
- Collections - Artifact
Bowl, 1780-1810
- Punch Bowl, 1710-1725 -
- 1710-1725
- Collections - Artifact
Punch Bowl, 1710-1725
- Westmoreland Glass Company "Thumbelina" Toy Punch Set, circa 1890 -
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Westmoreland Glass Company "Thumbelina" Toy Punch Set, circa 1890
- Punch Bowl Set, 1893 -
- 1893
- Collections - Artifact
Punch Bowl Set, 1893
- Federal Glass Company "Tulip and Honeycomb" Toy Punch Set, circa 1914 -
- circa 1914
- Collections - Artifact
Federal Glass Company "Tulip and Honeycomb" Toy Punch Set, circa 1914
- Everlast "Forged Grape" Punch Bowl Set, circa 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 manufacturing uniformity, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. The owner of this punch set -- thought to be a General Motors executive -- allegedly had the aluminum tray and lid custom made by Everlast.
- circa 1941
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Grape" Punch Bowl Set, circa 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 manufacturing uniformity, the "made by hand" aspect of these products held an aesthetic appeal for consumers. The owner of this punch set -- thought to be a General Motors executive -- allegedly had the aluminum tray and lid custom made by Everlast.