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- Everlast "Forged Siesta" Silent Butler, 1938-1939 - 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.
- 1938-1939
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Everlast "Forged Siesta" Silent Butler, 1938-1939
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 Grape" Silent Butler, 1947-1951 - 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.
- 1947-1951
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Everlast "Forged Grape" Silent Butler, 1947-1951
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.
- Silent Butler Used on Pullman Passenger Cars -
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Silent Butler Used on Pullman Passenger Cars
- Everlast "Modern Pine" Silent Butler, 1953-1955 - 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. As interest in aluminum wares waned after World War II, Everlast attempted to reinvent its products introducing a contemporary line in 1953 called, "Everlast Modern."
- 1953-1955
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Everlast "Modern Pine" Silent Butler, 1953-1955
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. As interest in aluminum wares waned after World War II, Everlast attempted to reinvent its products introducing a contemporary line in 1953 called, "Everlast Modern."
- Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1937-1950 - 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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- 1937-1950
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Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1937-1950
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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1938-1950 - 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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- 1938-1950
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Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1938-1950
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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- Everlast "Forged" Silent Butler, 1947-1950 - 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.
- 1947-1950
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Everlast "Forged" Silent Butler, 1947-1950
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.
- Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1947-1955 - 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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- 1947-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1947-1955
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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1947-1955 - 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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- 1947-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Pine" Silent Butler, 1947-1955
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. The "Forged Pine" pattern was introduced in 1935.
- New York World's Fair Souvenir Silent Butler, 1939 - The Trylon and Perisphere were iconic symbols of the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. The architectural pairing represented the fair's utopian theme, "Building the World of Tomorrow." Many souvenirs from the exposition - like this aluminum silent butler, a hinged receptacle for ashes and crumbs - depict the futuristic Trylon and Perisphere.
- 1939-1940
- Collections - Artifact
New York World's Fair Souvenir Silent Butler, 1939
The Trylon and Perisphere were iconic symbols of the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. The architectural pairing represented the fair's utopian theme, "Building the World of Tomorrow." Many souvenirs from the exposition - like this aluminum silent butler, a hinged receptacle for ashes and crumbs - depict the futuristic Trylon and Perisphere.