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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
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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.
- 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.
- 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
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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
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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.
- 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
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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 - Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- 1939
- Collections - Artifact
"God Bless Our Home" Table Napkin, 1939
Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- "Brown Pinecone" Cocktail Napkin, 1936 - Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- 1936
- Collections - Artifact
"Brown Pinecone" Cocktail Napkin, 1936
Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- "Instead Of" Napkin, 1934 - Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- 1934
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"Instead Of" Napkin, 1934
Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- "Little Green Schoolhouse" Cocktail Napkin, 1936 - Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- 1936
- Collections - Artifact
"Little Green Schoolhouse" Cocktail Napkin, 1936
Marguerita Mergentime (1894-1941) was a self-taught New York City-based textile designer who used Manhattan's museums as her education and, in some cases, her inspiration. She became well-known for her signature text-forward printed table linens, which she hoped would spark lively mealtime conversations. The linens she designed were boldly colorful and frequently referenced American culture and society, or featured native flora and fauna.
- Napkin Dispenser, 2000-2010 -
- 2000-2010
- Collections - Artifact
Napkin Dispenser, 2000-2010