Objects | 212 | Rooms | Locations | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

This room is located in Carnegie Mansion.

Over the years this room has been visited 86 times by 76 different objects, 15 of which are there right now.

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Model, Ricinus Communis

Model, Ricinus Communis
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.1

There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Model, Rhamnus Frangula

Model, Rhamnus Frangula
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.2

There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

An light green internal anatomical model view of a Ficus Carica, fig tree, glued to a vertical rod mounted on a black stepped base with an affixed paper label. The inside of the fig has light brown seeds grouped around the triangle shaped bed and light green flesh. The second rod holds a long white stem with a brown polinating seed.

Model, Ficus Carica, 1875–1898
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.3

There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Model, Daphne Mezereum

Model, Daphne Mezereum
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.4

There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Model, Aesculus Hippocastanum

Model, Aesculus Hippocastanum
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.5

There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Model, Sambucus Nigra

Model, Sambucus Nigra
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.6

There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

One model depicts the inside of the flower. The green bottom leads to a white rounded bead shaped bumps. Light brown nodules, divided in four, repeat around the stick. Above are spiny thorns coming out of bumps leading to a grayish slender stick with a rounded top The second model object on the left his a green folded standing leaf with a purple slender peaking up from the middle. They are glued to a vertical rod mounted on a stepped base with affixed paper label

Arum Maculatum, 1875–1898
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.7

There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Here we have two sculptures of a green plant and its growing stages sharing one base stand. The front piece has a large seed pod shaped like a giant flower bud. The pod is opening at the top with two thick, bumpy stems emerging and curling outward. Behind it is a horizontal stem with large black spots and patches of wispy hairs attached to a base. From the horizontal stem a bundle of green pods resembling peppers are encased by an rectangular shell of leaves, as if they were protecting the green pods and are, at last, opening.

Model, Juglans Regia
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.8

There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

This is a sculpture of a green plant attached to a base. The plant resembles a giant inward-curling leaf, and where it's primarily green, it also has red stems and veins. A-symmetrically shaped, the model curves upward to an opening at the top; along the side of the plant is a single leaf sticking out, as if it is excess after it had curled inward on itself. The top of the plant has an opening that leads to a encased, bulging center.

Model, Sarracenia Purpurea
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.9

There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

A light blue flower emerges and extends from its browning bud. The model depicts the blue flower unfurling a single, languid petal, while its other half stands upward and half-closed. Barely visible is the flower's style inside. At the bottom of the blue flower is a white and brown bud, with its triangular leaves still upright. The bud is attached to a green, rectangular, diagonal support, and the support is attached to a base.

Model, Salvia Officinalis
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.10

There are 5 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Model, Menyanthes Trifoliate

Model, Menyanthes Trifoliate
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.11

There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Model, Rosa Canina

Model, Rosa Canina
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.12

There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Model, Theobroma Cacao

Model, Theobroma Cacao
wood, papier-mâché, cardboard, plaster, reed pith, metal, string, feathers,....
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
22.2018.13

There are 4 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

This illustration has a framing rectangle of a realistic banana and its anatomical growth stages and parts numbered but unordered. A full illustration of a ripe, unpeeled banana has green on either ends and takes up most of the left side of the frame. To its right on the top of the frame, is a black and white and yellow illustration of one end of a banana with parts of a flower emerging from the top, and the written number 2 next to it. On the right of that is an illustration with a number 1, showing a misshapen banana with petals and flowers emerging from the top. Underneath that are two black and white illustrations, 3 and 4, of the flowers stylus and pistil (3) and the stylus open (4). At the bottom are illustrations number 5 and 7: 5 is small unripened bottom of banana, cut across the top, revealing a seed formation in the middle. On the right is 7: a color drawing of a ripened banana cut across the top in the same manner, showing a progressed seed formation in the center. To the left of the full banana illustration, is a black and white a black and white illustration numbered 8, showing roots and new growth. Outside of the rectangular frame, there is text at the top reads '54 bis,' and the text at the bottom reads 'BANANIER' in all caps, with a small signature on the bottom right of the framing rectangle.

Bananier, Plate 54, Flore Médicale, 1814
printed paper.
Smithsonian Libraries.
23.2018.3

This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

A print of a Tasconia Pinnatistipula, a species of flower, spread across two pages vertically. Two pale fuscia flowers are at center. One is a closed bulb and the other has bloomed showing the green and yellow pistil and stamen within the flower. Dark green pistils peak through the closed petals. A dark, hunter green stem travels along the right side of the pages with vines and the two flowers budding off of it. Below the closed flower is a green tomatoe hanging from the plant. On the bottom of the page in a script font reads 'Tasconia Pinnatistipula.'

Plate, Tasconia Pinnatistipula , Paxton's Magazine of Botany, and Register...
printed paper.
Smithsonian Libraries.
23.2018.5

This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

The vertical composition echoes the two long stemmed flowers wilting on the page. Long, fuscia petals dangle limply from the stems, the left flower exposes the inner yellow stamen. The fuscia petals fade from a dark pink on the ends of the petals to almost white as it connects to the pistil. On the right, the back of the flower is facing the viewer exposing the sepal. Below the flowers are ruffled leaves in many tones of green with brown veins. On the bottom of the page in a script font reads 'Sarracenia Purpurea.'

Plate, Sarracenia Purpurea, Paxton's Magazine of Botany, and Register of...
printed paper.
Smithsonian Libraries.
23.2018.8

This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Detailed botanical illustration of Odontoglossum grande spread across two pages horizontally. The orchids are set against a tan colored background. The perspective of the illustration is from a top view, exposing the inside of each bloomed orchid. The petals are a blotched pattern of mahogany and white. Some petals are mostly mahogany with a golden-yellow tip. A few wilting petals are a cool purple and white color. The inner pistils and stamen extend from the center of each orchid in bright yellow. Dark green stems and leaves emerge from where the page is binded at center. On the right side of the right page in a script font reads 'Odontoglossom grande.'

Plate, Odontoglossum Grande, Paxton's Magazine of Botany, and Register of...
printed paper.
Smithsonian Libraries.
23.2018.9

This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Printed on grey toned paper, black and grey illustrations of fruit and nut trees cover the paper. Each illustration is labeled as a figure with a number notation for reference. Detailed depictions of leaves, walnuts, cacti, and various other botany are included.

Plate 71, Iconographic encyclopaedia of science, literature, and art. /...
printed paper.
Smithsonian Libraries.
23.2018.4

This object visited Billiard Room in May 2023

Staircase Model (France)

Staircase Model (France)
oak.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-10

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Radcliffe Camera Architectural Model

Radcliffe Camera Architectural Model
carved, gessoed, and painted wood, sheet glass.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2014-39-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Temple of Vesta, Tivoli Architectural Model

Temple of Vesta, Tivoli Architectural Model
pressed, carved, and cut cork with wood base.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2014-39-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Staircase Model (France)

Staircase Model (France)
cherry (wood), walnut.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-8

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Staircase Model (France)

Staircase Model (France)
planed, joined, and veneered pearwood, walnut.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-21

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Baptistry or Church Architectural Model

Baptistry or Church Architectural Model
carved and turned bone veneer, gilt metal, wood.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2013-3-2-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Bell Tower Model

Bell Tower Model
carved and turned pearwood.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2014-11-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Staircase Model (France)

Staircase Model (France)
planed, carved, veneered, and turned cherry.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-14

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Dome-shaped Architectural Staircase Model

Dome-shaped Architectural Staircase Model
walnut and beechwood.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2014-11-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Staircase Model (France)

Staircase Model (France)
planed and carved walnut and fir.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-16

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Columned Structure Architectural Model

Columned Structure Architectural Model
carved, turned, and veneered pear, walnut, satinwood, and other woods.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2013-3-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Curved Staircase Model In The French Style

Curved Staircase Model In The French Style
carved, planed, turned, and veneered walnut.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2014-11-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Pulpit Model With Staircase (France)

Pulpit Model With Staircase (France)
carved, inlaid, marquetried, and veneered walnut, pear, and oak.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-13

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Staircase Model (France)

Staircase Model (France)
mahogany, ebony, pear or sycamore, oak; biscuit porcelain.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-12

This object was made by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Staircase Model (France)

Staircase Model (France)
pear, brass wire, bone.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-45-11

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in May 2019

Drawing, Double Spiral Staircase Elevation and Plan View

Drawing, Double Spiral Staircase Elevation and Plan View
pen and black ink, brush and light blue, grey watercolor, graphite on cream....
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-53-6

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
This object visited Billiard Room in January 2016

Drawing, Elevation and Plan View for a Spiral Staircase

Drawing, Elevation and Plan View for a Spiral Staircase
graphite, brush and watercolor, pen and black ink on cream laid paper.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2007-53-5

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
This object visited Billiard Room in January 2016