Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Our curators have highlighted 9 objects that are related to Print, Ornament Panel with Bird Cage, ca. 1507.

Vertical rectangle showing fully decorated sheet with many figures, including two nymphs with birds, a roundel showing the Judgment of Paris and another showing Apollo playing the violin.

Print, Ornament Panel with Orpheus and the Judgment of Paris, ca. 1507
engraving on laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1946-29-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Birdcage (a) of wooden slats, dowels and metal wire in the form of a church with peaked roof; walls of clerestory-like gothic style arches; at one end a rectangular bell tower with three large, circular, painted clock faces, and door with inverted heart-shape perforation. Wood and sheet metal under tray (b) pulls out at left side. Small loop handle of brass on roof.

Church Birdcage, mid-19th century
turned, cut, and stained mahogany, cherry, pine, cut brass, wire,....
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1916-19-83-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Hanging type, circular dome shape with tall finial, silver hanger.
Components:
1 cage
1 beaded ring
4 water bowls
1 cylindrical feeder
1 mini birdcage
1 coral feeder
2 hanging rings
2 perches
1 ivory ornament with metal bugs
2 jade clips
3 ivory clips
1 ivory stick

Birdcage (China), 1735–96 and 1880–1910
lacquered wood with inlaid bone,ivory, and ebony (base); carved and cut....
Gift of Thomas F. Ryan.
1916-26-1-a/jj

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Table type circular dome shape cage of glass, with frame of Sheffield plate. Concealed door. Wood base has two brass pins (b,c) for supporting floor (d). (e) and (f) are blue glass food containers and (g) is tassel of red silk and gold braid.

Birdcage (Italy), 19th century
glass, silver-plated metal, metal, gilt wood.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1916-19-92-a/g

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Upper part of the print depicts the musical contest between Apollo, playingthe lyre and Marsayas playing the bagpipes. In a narrow relief below, the flaying of Marsyas is depicted. Seated on a pedestal at bottom of the print two satyrs play musical pipes.In the relief above them, a satyr plays the pipes to a stag on the right, while Apollo chases Daphne on the left. Image is heavily ornamented with figures.

Print, Ornament Panel Inscribed "Victoria Augusta", ca. 1507
engraving on off white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1946-29-4

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Glazed earthenware frame (a), rectangular with arched top and simple short square feet; vertical metal wires set into frame. White ground with blue glaze decoration of geometrical designs along ceramic cross posts and corners; bottom section comprising panels decorated with landscapes, including boating scene on front panel, ice skaters on rear panel. Removeable ceramic drawer (b), with central metal knob, slides into lower right corner of cage.

Birdcage (Netherlands), 1750–1800
tin-glazed earthenware, metal wire, metal.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1916-19-60-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Drawing, Design for Candelabrum and Panel of Grotesques, early 16th century
pen and brown ink on paper, lined.
Museum purchase through gift of Walter Leo Hildburgh.
1956-41-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Object ID #18230307

Object ID #18230307
etching on white laid paper, lined.
1921-6-25

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.

Print, Plate 3, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for Locksmiths)

Print, Plate 3, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for...
engraving on laid paper.
1921-6-486-4

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.