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- Everlast "Forged Tropical Fish" Tray, 1936-1938 - 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.
- 1936-1938
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Tropical Fish" Tray, 1936-1938
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.
- Sulzer Brothers Limited Advertising Flier, 1934, "Sulzer Diesel Locomotives For Tropical And Subtropical Countries" - This flier, from Swiss manufacturer Sulzer Brothers, promoted the diesel-electric locomotive's advantages to railroads operating in tropical and subtropical climates. Diesel-electrics used only a small fraction of the water required by steam locomotives -- a distinct benefit in countries like Tunisia, Algeria, and Argentina with their large arid regions.
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Sulzer Brothers Limited Advertising Flier, 1934, "Sulzer Diesel Locomotives For Tropical And Subtropical Countries"
This flier, from Swiss manufacturer Sulzer Brothers, promoted the diesel-electric locomotive's advantages to railroads operating in tropical and subtropical climates. Diesel-electrics used only a small fraction of the water required by steam locomotives -- a distinct benefit in countries like Tunisia, Algeria, and Argentina with their large arid regions.
- Everlast "Forged Tropical Fish" Serving Tray, 1933-1936 - 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.
- 1933-1936
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Tropical Fish" Serving Tray, 1933-1936
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.