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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- Tumbler (France)
- glass .
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1931-41-2
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Knife (Poland), ca. 1850–1900
- silver, steel.
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger.
- 1960-189-2-a
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Fork (France), 1819–38
- silver.
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger.
- 1960-189-1-b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Spoon (Italy)
- silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-8
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Two Tined Fork With Engraved Braided Pattern Fork
- silver, steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-4
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Flagship Fork
- silver plated, metal.
- Gift of Gillian Moss.
- 1988-32-2
- This object was made by International Silver Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Fork (Italy)
- silver.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-9
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Fork with Spiral Pattern Handle Fork
- steel.
- The Robert L. Metzenberg Collection, gift of Eleanor L. Metzenberg.
- 1985-103-18
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Fork (Netherlands)
- silver.
- Gift of Justin G. Schiller.
- 1994-66-52
- This object was made by J.M. van Kempen and Son, Voorschoten.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Serving Spoon (Netherlands)
- silver.
- Gift of Justin G. Schiller.
- 1994-66-50
- This object was made by J.M. van Kempen and Son, Voorschoten.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle Fork
- steel, silver, agate.
- Gift of Mrs. Francis B. Lothrop, Mrs. George Batchelder, and Gordon Abbott, Sr..
- 1957-29-4-b
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Fork with Eight-Paneled Agate Handle Fork, late 17th century
- steel, silver, agate.
- Gift of Mrs. Francis B. Lothrop, Mrs. George Batchelder, and Gordon Abbott, Sr..
- 1957-29-4-a
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Chrysanthemum Pattern Salt Spoon Spoon
- gold plated, silver.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1957-61-55
- This object was made by Tiffany and Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Chrysanthemum Pattern Luncheon Knife Knife, ca. 1880
- silver, steel.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1957-61-46-a
- This object was made by Tiffany and Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Chrysanthemum Pattern Oyster Fork Fork
- silver.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1957-61-44-a
- This object was made by Tiffany and Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Chrysanthemum Pattern Crumb Scoop Scoop
- silver.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1957-61-54
- This object was made by Tiffany and Co. and Tiffany and Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Chrysanthemum Pattern Dinner Knife Knife
- silver, steel.
- Gift of Anonymous Donor.
- 1957-61-45
- This object was made by Tiffany and Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- American Modern Dessert Bowl
- glazed, molded earthenware.
- Gift of Russel Wright.
- 1976-15-5-e
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 6 images of this object.
- American Modern Salad Plate
- glazed, molded earthenware.
- Gift of Russel Wright.
- 1976-15-5-d
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 6 images of this object.
- American Modern Water Goblet
- molded glass.
- Gift of Russel Wright.
- 1976-15-6-a
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- American Modern Dinner Plate
- glazed, molded earthenware.
- Gift of Russel Wright.
- 1976-15-5-c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 6 images of this object.
- "Hans Sloane" Botanical Plate (One of Twelve) Plate
- soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamels.
- Gift of Irwin Untermyer.
- 1957-11-6
- This object was made by Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Saltcellar (England)
- glazed earthenware (creamware).
- Gift of Mrs. William Meeker Wood.
- 1910-29-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- "Assyrian Head" Pattern Sugar Tongs Tongs
- silver plated, metal.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1996-79-6
- This object was made by Meriden Brittania Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- "Assyrian Head" Pattern Cake Knife Knife
- silver plated, metal.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1996-79-5
- This object was made by Meriden Brittania Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 6 images of this object.
- "Assyrian Head" Pattern Cheese Scoop Scoop
- silver plated, metal.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1996-79-4
- This object was made by Meriden Brittania Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- "Assyrian Head" Pattern Berry Spoon Spoon
- silver plated, metal.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1996-79-3
- This object was made by Meriden Brittania Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- "Assyrian Head" Pattern Fish Serving Fork Fork
- silver plated, metal.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1996-79-2
- This object was made by Meriden Brittania Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Assyrian Head Pattern Fish Server Server
- silver plated, metal.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1996-79-1
- This object was made by Meriden Brittania Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 6 images of this object.
- Plate (Finland)
- earthenware, glaze.
- Gift of Harry Blomster.
- 1985-55-10
- This object was made by Arabia.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Plate (Finland)
- earthenware, glaze.
- Gift of Harry Blomster.
- 1985-55-4
- This object was made by Arabia.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Plate (Finland)
- earthenware, glaze.
- Gift of Harry Blomster.
- 1985-55-1
- This object was made by Arabia.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Tapio Champagne Glass
- glass.
- Gift of Ahlstrom-Iittala, Inc..
- 1985-96-16
- This object was made by Iittala Glassworks.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Design 1 Salad Fork
- stainless steel.
- Gift of David and Gregory Wallance.
- 1991-81-4
- This object was made by C. Hugo Pott GmbH & Co. and H.E. Lauffer Co. Inc..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Design 1 Salad Fork
- stainless steel.
- Gift of David and Gregory Wallance.
- 1991-81-4
- This object was made by C. Hugo Pott GmbH & Co. and H.E. Lauffer Co. Inc..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
