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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
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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.
- China Dinnerware Set, Painted by Helen Gardner between 1911 and 1912 - China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." In preparation for her 1912 wedding to Leon Gardner, recent college graduate Helen Marie Eichele purchased a set of blank china and decorated it with the help of some friends.
- 1911-1912
- Collections - Artifact
China Dinnerware Set, Painted by Helen Gardner between 1911 and 1912
China painting was an important pastime for many American women. They painted over the glaze of fired, undecorated pieces of white porcelain called "blanks." In preparation for her 1912 wedding to Leon Gardner, recent college graduate Helen Marie Eichele purchased a set of blank china and decorated it with the help of some friends.
- Taylor, Smith & Taylor Company "Lu-Ray Pastels" Starter Dish Set, 1953 -
- 1953
- Collections - Artifact
Taylor, Smith & Taylor Company "Lu-Ray Pastels" Starter Dish Set, 1953
- Franciscan China Dinnerware Service for Four, "Sundance" Pattern, 1972-1977 -
- 1972-1977
- Collections - Artifact
Franciscan China Dinnerware Service for Four, "Sundance" Pattern, 1972-1977
- Punch Bowl Set, 1893 -
- 1893
- Collections - Artifact
Punch Bowl Set, 1893
- 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
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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.
- Water Pitcher Set, 1880-1885 - It may look unwieldy, but this water pitcher was a welcome sight to houseguests and residents during the summer months in Victorian America. Before the days of electric refrigeration and air conditioning, porcelain-lined pitchers mounted on tilting stands helped keep drinking water cold. Sold through mail-order catalogues and retail outlets, these innovative devices provided cooling relief to middle-class Americans.
- 1880-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Water Pitcher Set, 1880-1885
It may look unwieldy, but this water pitcher was a welcome sight to houseguests and residents during the summer months in Victorian America. Before the days of electric refrigeration and air conditioning, porcelain-lined pitchers mounted on tilting stands helped keep drinking water cold. Sold through mail-order catalogues and retail outlets, these innovative devices provided cooling relief to middle-class Americans.
- Corning "Corelle Spring Blossom Green" Dinnerware Set, 1971 -
- 1971
- Collections - Artifact
Corning "Corelle Spring Blossom Green" Dinnerware Set, 1971
- Set of Dishes, circa 1890 - George Newhall of San Francisco, California, used these dishes for picnics and outings. They were packed in his fancy "Park Drag" carriage. Well-to-do gentlemen like Newhall drove carriages like these to social events like horse races. There they could enjoy an excellent view from their high seat atop the vehicle while servants served them food and drinks from inside.
- circa 1890
- Collections - Artifact
Set of Dishes, circa 1890
George Newhall of San Francisco, California, used these dishes for picnics and outings. They were packed in his fancy "Park Drag" carriage. Well-to-do gentlemen like Newhall drove carriages like these to social events like horse races. There they could enjoy an excellent view from their high seat atop the vehicle while servants served them food and drinks from inside.
- Tea Service, 1765-1780 -
- 1765-1780
- Collections - Artifact
Tea Service, 1765-1780