Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table, 1500-2005
This exhibition was on display from May 05, 2006 to October 29, 2006.
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- Traveling Fork with Ivory Handle Fork
- ivory, silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-198
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Traveling Spoon with Ivory Handle Spoon
- ivory, silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-199
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Traveling Spoon with Ivory Handle Spoon
- ivory, silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-199
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Shagreen Case for Traveling Cutlery Set Case
- shagreen (shark skin), silk, silver plated, copper.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-200
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Shagreen Case for Traveling Cutlery Set Case
- shagreen (shark skin), silk, silver plated, copper.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-200
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Fork with Earthenware Handle Fork
- steel, silver, earthenware.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-212
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Fork with Earthenware Handle Fork
- steel, silver, earthenware.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-212
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Fork with Porcelain Handle (Paired with Knife) Fork
- steel, silver; porcelain, vitreous enamel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-214
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Fork with Porcelain Handle (Paired with Knife) Fork
- steel, silver; porcelain, vitreous enamel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-214
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Knife with Porcelain Handle Knife
- gold, steel, porcelain, vitreous enamel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-224
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Knife with Porcelain Handle Knife
- gold, steel, porcelain, vitreous enamel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-224
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Knife with Porcelain Handle (One of Four) Knife
- soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, steel, silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-231
- This object was made by Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Knife with Porcelain Handle (One of Four) Knife
- soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, steel, silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-231
- This object was made by Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Folding Knife with Engraved Floral Decoration and Lion Cartouche Folding Knife
- silver, steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-246
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Folding Knife with Engraved Floral Decoration and Lion Cartouche Folding Knife
- silver, steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-246
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Folding Spoon with Engraved Floral Decoration and Lion Cartouche Folding Spoon
- silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-247
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Folding Spoon with Engraved Floral Decoration and Lion Cartouche Folding Spoon
- silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-247
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Folding Fork with Engraved Floral Decoration and Lion Cartouche Folding Fork
- silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-248
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Folding Fork with Engraved Floral Decoration and Lion Cartouche Folding Fork
- silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-248
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Gilded Leather Case for Traveling Cutlery Set Case
- leather, gold, cotton.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-a
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Gilded Leather Case for Traveling Cutlery Set Case
- leather, gold, cotton.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-a
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Spoon Bowl with Threaded Screw Base Spoon Bowl
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Spoon Bowl with Threaded Screw Base Spoon Bowl
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Spoon Handle with Threaded Hole Spoon Handle
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Spoon Handle with Threaded Hole Spoon Handle
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Mother-of-pearl and Steel Knife Handle with Threaded Hole Knife Handle
- steel, mother-of-pearl.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-d
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Mother-of-pearl and Steel Knife Handle with Threaded Hole Knife Handle
- steel, mother-of-pearl.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-d
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Knife Blade with Threaded Screw Base Knife Blade
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-e
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Knife Blade with Threaded Screw Base Knife Blade
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-e
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Mother-of-pearl and Steel Fork Handle with Threaded Hole Fork Handle
- steel, mother-of-pearl.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-f
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Mother-of-pearl and Steel Fork Handle with Threaded Hole Fork Handle
- steel, mother-of-pearl.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-f
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Fork Tines with Threaded Screw Base Fork Tines
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-g
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Fork Tines with Threaded Screw Base Fork Tines
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-253-g
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Folding Spoon From a Traveling Cutlery Set Spoon
- brass.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-262
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Folding Spoon From a Traveling Cutlery Set Spoon
- brass.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-262
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
