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- Everlast "Forged Apple" Napkin Holder, 1953-1960 - 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.
- 1953-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Everlast "Forged Apple" Napkin Holder, 1953-1960
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.
- Napkin Holder, 2009 - Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- 2009
- Collections - Artifact
Napkin Holder, 2009
Starting in the early 1980s--and already established as an internationally recognized architect--Michael Graves began to pursue a parallel career as a product designer. Over the following three and a half decades he and his collaborators designed everything from humble household goods to limited edition luxury items for clients as diverse as Steuben, Alessi, Target, J. C. Penney, and Disney.
- Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960 - By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Bridge Table Set, 1950-1960
By the mid-20th century, disposable paper party goods decorated with seasonal images added a convenient, and inexpensive, touch to holiday celebrations--while making cleanup easier.
- "God Bless Our Home" Table Napkin, 1939 -
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
"God Bless Our Home" Table Napkin, 1939
- "Little Green Schoolhouse" Cocktail Napkin, 1936 -
- 1936
- Collections - Artifact
"Little Green Schoolhouse" Cocktail Napkin, 1936
- "Brown Pinecone" Cocktail Napkin, 1936 -
- 1936
- Collections - Artifact
"Brown Pinecone" Cocktail Napkin, 1936
- "Instead Of" Napkin, 1934 -
- 1934
- Collections - Artifact
"Instead Of" Napkin, 1934
- Northwest Airlines Napkin, 1986-1989 - Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965 but left to marry Richard Hill a year later -- a time when many airlines employed only single women in that job. Beers Hill continued her interest in the aviation industry and assembled an impressive collection of memorabilia, including napkins intended for airline food service.
- 1986-1989
- Collections - Artifact
Northwest Airlines Napkin, 1986-1989
Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965 but left to marry Richard Hill a year later -- a time when many airlines employed only single women in that job. Beers Hill continued her interest in the aviation industry and assembled an impressive collection of memorabilia, including napkins intended for airline food service.
- American Airlines Napkin, 2013-2020 - Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965 but left to marry Richard Hill a year later -- a time when many airlines employed only single women in that job. Beers Hill continued her interest in the aviation industry and assembled an impressive collection of memorabilia, including napkins intended for airline food service.
- 2013-2020
- Collections - Artifact
American Airlines Napkin, 2013-2020
Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965 but left to marry Richard Hill a year later -- a time when many airlines employed only single women in that job. Beers Hill continued her interest in the aviation industry and assembled an impressive collection of memorabilia, including napkins intended for airline food service.
- Napkin Dispenser, 2000-2010 -
- 2000-2010
- Collections - Artifact
Napkin Dispenser, 2000-2010