Energizing the Everyday: Gifts From the George R. Kravis II Collection
This exhibition was on display from April 28, 2016 to March 12, 2017.
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- Textile, Mexicotton Stripe
- cotton.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-126
- This object was made by Herman Miller Furniture Company.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Textile, Calder #1
- cotton.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-127
- This object was made by Laverne International, Ltd..
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- Tricorne and Streamline Tableware
- molded and glazed earthenware.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-1/9
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Model 1017 Coffee and Tea Service Coffee And Tea Service
- silver, walnut.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-68/72
- This object was made by Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Pillola Lamps Lamps
- methacrylate, plastic, acrylic.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-98/102
- This object was made by Nai Ponteur.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Salt Shaker And Stopper
- rolled and pierced stainless steel.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-25-a,b
- This object was made by Revere Copper and Brass Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Pepper Shaker And Stopper
- rolled and pierced stainless steel.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-26-a,b
- This object was made by Revere Copper and Brass Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- ET Personal 55 Portable Typewriter
- molded abs polymer, metal.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-110
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Tray Tray
- brass.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-135
- This object was made by Dorlyn Silver Smith.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Model 577 Lounge Chair Chair
- tubular steel, rubber, foam rubber, nylon (upholstery).
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-95
- This object was made by Artifort.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Casserole
- enameled cast iron, teak.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-97-a/c
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
This object has not been digitized yet.
- Model PH4 Hanging Lamp Hanging Lamp, ca. 1932
- glass, brass, bakelite.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2018-22-48
- This object was made by Louis Poulsen & Co. A/S.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- ts502 Portable Radio
- abs plastic, chrome-plated metal.
- Gift of Max and Barbara Pine.
- 1994-59-3
- This object was made by Brionvega, S.p.A..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 7 images of this object.
- Textile (USA)
- silk.
- Gift of Donald Cameron.
- 1998-19-2
- Drawing, Design for Chafing Dish
- graphite on white tracing paper.
- Gift of Donald Cameron.
- 1998-19-95
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Print, Townhouse, 211 East 48th Street, New York, NY: Perspective Rendering
- photostat on paper.
- Gift of William E. Lescaze.
- 1937-37-3
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Drawing, Henry J. Allen Residence, Wichita, KS: Dressing Table and Chair for...
- graphite, color pencil on cream tracing paper.
- Museum purchase from Smithsonian Regents Collections Acquisition and Friends....
- 1983-1-4
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sample, Momentum
- nylon, polyester.
- Gift of Jack Lenor Larsen.
- 1968-47-1-d
- This object was made by Jack Lenor Larsen Incorporated.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Poster, Olivetti
- lithograph on paper.
- Gift of Milton Glaser.
- 1979-42-6
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Divisumma 18 Calculator
- abs plastic, melamine, rubber, metal.
- Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
- 1986-99-41
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- iPad 2 Tablet Computer
- aluminum, arsenic-free glass, plastic.
- Gift of Apple.
- 2012-26-1
- This object was made by Apple Inc..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Napkin (Germany)
- cotton.
- Gift of Torsten Bröhan.
- 2001-20-2
- This object was made by S. Frankel.
- This object is part of the Textiles collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Tray Tray
- pewter, walnut.
- Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel.
- 2013-49-20
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Print, Proposal for Airline Terminal
- photostat on sensitized paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Hugh Ferriss.
- 1964-5-17
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Drawing, Design for K4s Class Streamlined Locomotive, Pennsylvania Railroad
- graphite, black crayon on white tracing paper.
- Gift of the Pennsylvania Railroad through Samuel M. Vauclain.
- 1937-58-3
- This object was made by Pennsylvania Railroad.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Drawing, Design for Placement of Pennsylvania Railroad Keystone Logo on K4s...
- graphite on white tracing paper.
- Gift of the Pennsylvania Railroad through Samuel M. Vauclain.
- 1937-58-5
- This object was made by Pennsylvania Railroad.
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Drawing, Avon Theater, 251 West 45th Street, New York, NY: Design for...
- graphite on white tracing paper.
- Gift of William E. Lescaze.
- 1937-37-4
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Drawing, Design for Flatware: Fork, Knife, Spoon
- airbrush and watercolor on wove paper.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
- 2012-1-4
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- Prototype Fork, Knife And Spoon
- aluminum, wood.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
- 2012-1-5/7
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Thermos Carafe And Lid (USA)
- aluminum, bakelite, glass.
- Gift of Paul F. Walter.
- 1991-30-3-a,b
- This object was made by American Thermos Bottle Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Model 410 Meat Slicer
- aluminum, steel, rubber.
- Gift of Dennis and Johanna Lo.
- 2008-36-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 7 images of this object.
- Baby Brownie Camera and Packaging Camera
- bakelite (tm), metal, glass; cardboard.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2014-25-4-a,b
- This object was made by Eastman Kodak Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Print, Sitting Area, with View of the City
- screenprint on white wove paper.
- Gift of Nathalie du Pasquier and George J. Sowden.
- 1985-69-5
- This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Textile, Motus
- cotton.
- Gift of the Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection.
- 2001-30-1
- Table Lamp
- turned aluminum, brass, molded bakelite.
- Gift of George R. Kravis II.
- 2016-5-14
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
