The Virtue in Vice
This exhibition was on display from September 06, 2017 to April 15, 2018.
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- Snuff Bottle And Lid (China), 1821–51
- molded glass, ivory (spoon).
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1931-64-49-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Dessert Spoon (France), ca. 1890
- silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-17
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Dessert Spoon (France), ca. 1890
- silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-9
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Dessert Spoon (France), ca. 1890
- silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-19
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Dessert Spoon (France), ca. 1890
- silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-13
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Dessert Fork with Grasshopper Fork, ca. 1890
- silver, gilt silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-12
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Dessert Fork (France), ca. 1890
- silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-22
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Dessert Fork (France), ca. 1890
- silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-20
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Dessert Fork (France), ca. 1890
- silver, gilt silver.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program,....
- 1996-56-10
- This object was made by Charles Victor Gibert.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Coronet Sugar Bowl And Lid, 1938–1942
- chrome-plated metal, plastic.
- Gift of Mel Byars.
- 1991-59-88-a,b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Coronet Creamer, 1938–1942
- chrome-plated metal, plastic.
- Gift of Mel Byars.
- 1991-59-89
- This object was made by Chase Brass & Copper Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Coronet Tray, 1938-1942
- chrome-plated metal, plastic.
- Gift of Mel Byars.
- 1991-59-90
- This object was made by Chase Brass & Copper Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Cat and kitten Figure, late 19th–early 20th century
- cast and painted brass.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1949-49-35
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Medal (USA), 1906
- engraved bronze.
- Gift of Victor David Brenner.
- 1906-33-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Model 577 Lounge Chair Chair, 1967
- tubular steel, rubber, foam rubber, nylon jersey (upholstery).
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-95
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Matchsafe And Cigar Cutter, ca. 1895
- plated brass, cut steel, wood.
- Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
- 1978-146-121
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Sidewall (Belgium)
- machine printed on paper.
- 1945-13-1-a/c
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Playing Card, Two of Hearts, late 19th century
- lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
- 1955-78-14-12
- This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Traveling Dressing Table Set (England)
- coromandel-veneered joined wood, lined with silk, gilded and tooled calfskin....
- 1984-133-1-a/c, e/i
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Gaming Purse (Italy), 17th century
- silk, metallic yarns.
- Gift of Charles W. Gould.
- 1926-11-15
- Sidewall (USA), 1920
- block-printed paper, hand-rubbed oil finish.
- Gift of Birge Co., Inc..
- 1944-79-15
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Border (France), 1815
- block printed on handmade paper.
- Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
- 1998-75-165
- This object was made by Joseph Dufour et Cie..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- No. 238 Rum Flacon With Stopper, 1917
- blown crystal.
- Museum purchase through gift of Dale and Doug Anderson, Anonymous Donor,....
- 2009-18-101-a,b
- This object was made by J. & L. Lobmeyr GmbH.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- No. 238 Rhine Wine Glass, 1917
- blown crystal.
- Museum purchase through gift of Dale and Doug Anderson, Anonymous Donor,....
- 2009-18-102
- This object was made by J. & L. Lobmeyr GmbH.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Object ID #1108960775
- vetro a retorti mouth-blown glass.
- Bequest of Jean-Claude Ziegler.
- 2017-32-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Chaise Longue (France), ca. 1750
- carved walnut, beechwood, caning, (upholstered cushions later).
- Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs in memory of Miss Edith....
- 1978-168-68-a/c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Cigars Banded Together Matchsafe, 1891–92
- cast and engraved silver.
- Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
- 1978-146-241
- This object was made by William Neale & Sons.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Healey Gold Chocolate Pot And Lid, ca. 1893
- molded and gilt porcelain.
- Gift of Elizabeth Taylor.
- 1991-11-3-a,b
- This object was made by Chryso-Ceramics.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Hammer, Sickle, Cog, Floral Border Plate, 1918
- enameled and gilt porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-11
- This object was made by State Porcelain Factory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- The Reign of Workers and Peasants Will Be Without End Plate, 1920
- enameled, gilt, glazed and molded porcelain.
- The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
- 1989-41-14
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Textile (France)
- silk and metal-wrapped silk-core threads.
- 1931-4-25-a/c
- Mirror, ca. 1760
- carved, gessoed and gilt pine, mirrored glass.
- Bequest of Mary Hayward Weir.
- 1968-158-4
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Cruet Set With Condiment Jars (England), ca. 1870
- silverplate, molded and stained glass.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1993-47-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Urn, 19th century
- glazed earthenware.
- Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.
- 1938-57-559
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Playing Card, Three of Spades, late 19th century
- lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Dexter J. Purinton.
- 1955-78-14-3
- This object was made by B.P. Grimaud.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
