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- Set of Three Century of Progress Souvenir Ashtrays, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as these ashtrays depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- 1933
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Set of Three Century of Progress Souvenir Ashtrays, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as these ashtrays depicting landmarks from the exposition.
- New York World's Fair Souvenir Ashtray, 1940 - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. Souvenirs often reflected the exposition's utopian "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme. This ashtray depicts the fair's futuristic architectural icons, the Trylon and Perisphere.
- 1940
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New York World's Fair Souvenir Ashtray, 1940
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair encouraged a depression-weary public that the future would be rosy. Souvenirs often reflected the exposition's utopian "Building the World of Tomorrow" theme. This ashtray depicts the fair's futuristic architectural icons, the Trylon and Perisphere.
- Ashtray Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama -
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Ashtray Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
- Everlast "Neocraft Flower" Ashtray, 1938-1955 - 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 1938, Everlast introduced the "Neocraft" product line, made of anodized aluminum and featuring vibrant colors and clean lines.
- 1938-1955
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Everlast "Neocraft Flower" Ashtray, 1938-1955
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 1938, Everlast introduced the "Neocraft" product line, made of anodized aluminum and featuring vibrant colors and clean lines.
- Everlast "Neocraft Flower" Ashtray, 1938-1955 - 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 1938, Everlast introduced the "Neocraft" product line, made of anodized aluminum and featuring vibrant colors and clean lines.
- 1938-1955
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Everlast "Neocraft Flower" Ashtray, 1938-1955
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 1938, Everlast introduced the "Neocraft" product line, made of anodized aluminum and featuring vibrant colors and clean lines.
- Everlast "Forged Apple" Ashtray, 1947-1960 - 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.
- 1947-1960
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Everlast "Forged Apple" Ashtray, 1947-1960
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.
- Westward Ho Motel Ashtray, 1955-1970 - Local motels advertised on a variety of in-room, lobby, and restaurant furnishings. Ashtrays, such as this one from the Westward Ho Motel in Grand Forks, North Dakota, reminded travelers where to stay the next time they passed through town.
- 1955-1970
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Westward Ho Motel Ashtray, 1955-1970
Local motels advertised on a variety of in-room, lobby, and restaurant furnishings. Ashtrays, such as this one from the Westward Ho Motel in Grand Forks, North Dakota, reminded travelers where to stay the next time they passed through town.
- Hood Ornament Allegedly Owned by Al Capone, circa 1930 - This hood ornament - later mounted onto an ashtray - reportedly came from Al Capone's armored 1928 Cadillac. The vehicle, impounded in 1931 after the gangster's arrest, was brought into Presidential service in 1941 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Morgan L. Gies, a United States Secret Service agent responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, retained this memento.
- circa 1930
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Hood Ornament Allegedly Owned by Al Capone, circa 1930
This hood ornament - later mounted onto an ashtray - reportedly came from Al Capone's armored 1928 Cadillac. The vehicle, impounded in 1931 after the gangster's arrest, was brought into Presidential service in 1941 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Morgan L. Gies, a United States Secret Service agent responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, retained this memento.
- "Scottie Dog" Cigarette Holder and Ash Trays, 1935-1940 - This ceramic set featured a popular motif of the 1930s and early 1940s -- the Scottish Terrier. Customers seeking a cigarette holder and matching ash trays could purchase the utilitarian mass-produced set for use during afternoon teas, card parties, and other domestic gatherings prior to World War II.
- 1935-1940
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"Scottie Dog" Cigarette Holder and Ash Trays, 1935-1940
This ceramic set featured a popular motif of the 1930s and early 1940s -- the Scottish Terrier. Customers seeking a cigarette holder and matching ash trays could purchase the utilitarian mass-produced set for use during afternoon teas, card parties, and other domestic gatherings prior to World War II.
- Booth in Village Square Diner, Grand Gorge, New York, 1973 -
- 1973
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Booth in Village Square Diner, Grand Gorge, New York, 1973