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- Recipe Booklet, "MAGIC! The Most Amazing Short-Cuts in Cooking You Ever Heard Of," circa 1930 -
- circa 1930
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Recipe Booklet, "MAGIC! The Most Amazing Short-Cuts in Cooking You Ever Heard Of," circa 1930
- Set of Melamine Tableware, 1950-1960 - During the early 1950s, plastic dinnerware in the form of melamine was introduced to the American market. By 1956, twenty-five percent of Americans owned at least a pair of these plates. Industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright were famous for producing aesthetically pleasing ceramic dinnerware as early as the 1930s. This set, in fashionable turquoise, was the Wrights' first design in plastic.
- 1950-1960
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Set of Melamine Tableware, 1950-1960
During the early 1950s, plastic dinnerware in the form of melamine was introduced to the American market. By 1956, twenty-five percent of Americans owned at least a pair of these plates. Industrial designers Russel and Mary Wright were famous for producing aesthetically pleasing ceramic dinnerware as early as the 1930s. This set, in fashionable turquoise, was the Wrights' first design in plastic.
- Lunch Box, 1910-1956 -
- 1910-1956
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Lunch Box, 1910-1956
- Dish, 1825-1845 - Mechanically pressed glass was an innovation in glass history, making decorative, "patterned" glass available to a broad audience. One of the earliest types of pressed glass, dating to the 1830s is known as "Lacy Glass". Complex stippled patterns were developed to help hide technical defects caused by early presses, when the glass gather was cut off and dropped into a mold.
- 1825-1845
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Dish, 1825-1845
Mechanically pressed glass was an innovation in glass history, making decorative, "patterned" glass available to a broad audience. One of the earliest types of pressed glass, dating to the 1830s is known as "Lacy Glass". Complex stippled patterns were developed to help hide technical defects caused by early presses, when the glass gather was cut off and dropped into a mold.
- French's Mustard Recipe Booklet No. 16, 1926 - In 1904, the R.T. French Company introduced its Cream Salad Mustard. Prior to this, mustard was stone ground, thick, and often grainy, but French's new processed condiment was mild in flavor and easy to spread. It soon became a staple in American ballparks, where hot dogs were common fare. This recipe booklet offered additional uses, making it a favorite condiment in home kitchens as well.
- 1926
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French's Mustard Recipe Booklet No. 16, 1926
In 1904, the R.T. French Company introduced its Cream Salad Mustard. Prior to this, mustard was stone ground, thick, and often grainy, but French's new processed condiment was mild in flavor and easy to spread. It soon became a staple in American ballparks, where hot dogs were common fare. This recipe booklet offered additional uses, making it a favorite condiment in home kitchens as well.
- Bowl, 1869-1871 - The Boston Silver Glass Company was established in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, in about 1857. Starting in 1869, the company produced pressed glass tableware in its "beaded grape medallion" pattern. The inexpensive glassware came in various forms: plates, dishes, bowls, compotes, goblets, and pitchers, among others. The company operated until about 1871.
- 1869-1871
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Bowl, 1869-1871
The Boston Silver Glass Company was established in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, in about 1857. Starting in 1869, the company produced pressed glass tableware in its "beaded grape medallion" pattern. The inexpensive glassware came in various forms: plates, dishes, bowls, compotes, goblets, and pitchers, among others. The company operated until about 1871.
- Pitcher, 1926-1931 - This footed pitcher is part of a larger dinnerware service produced by the Indiana Glass Company of Dunkirk, Indiana. Known as "Depression Glass" these wares were distributed free, or at low cost, in the United States around the time of the Great Depression of the 1930s. The stepped or zig-zag design is the epitome of the Art Deco style, popular at that time.
- 1926-1931
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Pitcher, 1926-1931
This footed pitcher is part of a larger dinnerware service produced by the Indiana Glass Company of Dunkirk, Indiana. Known as "Depression Glass" these wares were distributed free, or at low cost, in the United States around the time of the Great Depression of the 1930s. The stepped or zig-zag design is the epitome of the Art Deco style, popular at that time.
- Hallmark "Folk Art Americana Collection: Going to Town" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1994
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Hallmark "Folk Art Americana Collection: Going to Town" Christmas Ornament, 1994
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Yours from Everlast, the Finest--Bar None!," 1947 - 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. This advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features a portable bar, ice preserver, and coaster set.
- 1947
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Everlast Aluminum Advertisement, "Yours from Everlast, the Finest--Bar None!," 1947
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. This advertisement for Everlast aluminum hostess accessories features a portable bar, ice preserver, and coaster set.
- Howard Johnson's Plates, 1951-1954 - In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America, locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. This plate celebrates America's growth with idyllic scenes on the rim, including one of a Howard Johnson's restaurant.
- 1951-1954
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Howard Johnson's Plates, 1951-1954
In the 1920s, Howard Deering Johnson began selling ice cream from food stands around Boston, Massachusetts. Johnson later expanded his business to full-service restaurants. He franchised these orange-roofed establishments across America, locating them along highways to cater to the traveling public. This plate celebrates America's growth with idyllic scenes on the rim, including one of a Howard Johnson's restaurant.