2018 | Acquired | Objects | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Design for a firescreen to be executed in iron. Figure of a man on horseback wearing a military hat and holding a raised bugle in his left hand. The horse, facing left, with its forelegs raised. On the ground below, two hounds, their heads pointed up. Ornamental border at bottom, rounded framing line at top.

Drawing, Design for Firescreen, Hunting Scene, ca. 1925
graphite and charcoal on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-5

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

Rendered in silhouette, a male figure of a soldier on horseback. He wears a military coat and hat and raises a bugle in his left hand. The horse, facing left, raises its right leg. Slight indication of ground below.

Drawing, Battle Pass, n.d.
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-4

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

Design for a wall-mounted sconce to be executed in metal. A bird with raised outstretched wings, facing right, at the base of the fixture, its tail feathers attached to the mount and its feet and beak attached to the glass lantern at right.

Drawing, Design for Lamp, ca. 1925
graphite on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-3

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

Above, a female figure, likely a circus performer, stands with her feet on the backs of two separate running horses, her left arm raised. Below, the image above reflected. Verso: the same image in reverse, traced from the recto.

Drawing, Woman on Horses, n.d.
graphite on tracing paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-25

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

Upon the summit of a craggy hill, a figure of a soldier on horseback raises his right arm triumphantly. He wears a round helmet and carries a round shield. Additional horses follow up the hill. Hexagonal sheet. Verso: same design in reverse, traced from recto.

Drawing, Soldier on Horseback, ca. 1934
graphite on paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-24

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

Sketch of a standing eagle, the bird's wings lowered at its side, facing left; Verso: ornamental decoration featuring an elongated hare.

Drawing, Eagle Motif, n.d.
charcoal on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-23

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

Within a circular frame, two overlapping figures on horseback playing a game of polo.

Drawing, Design for Plate, Polo Players, ca. 1930
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-22

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

Within a square frame, a male figure standing upon a set of steps raises his arm to the head of a bucking horse. Verso: same design in reverse, traced from the recto.

Drawing, Man with Horse, ca. 1925
graphite on paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-21

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

Outline drawing of a man walking side by side with a horse. The male figure wears a coat and hat and holds the bridle of the horse, who has raised its left foreleg. Verso: the same design in reverse, traced from the recto.

Drawing, Man with Horse, ca. 1925
graphite on tracing paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-20

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

Design for a wall-mounted sconce to be executed in metal. A bird with a curved beak and long tail perches at the base of the fixture, one leg raised. A glass lantern at right.

Drawing, Design for Lamp, ca. 1925
graphite on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-2

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

Design for a wall-mounted sign to be executed in metal featuring a male figure dressed as a knight on horseback.

Drawing, Knight on Horseback, ca. 1925
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-19

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

Design for a weathervane featuring two sparring ibex figures, each standing on their hind legs and preparing to lock horns. They stand upon the weathervane's arrow, which is attached to an ornamental stand. Sheet inscribed with measured grid and numerical notation. Verso: the same image in reverse (though not shaded in), traced from the recto.

Drawing, Design for Weathervane, Ibex, ca. 1925
graphite on tracing paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-18

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

Design for a lamp to be executed in metal, the lamp stand adorned with two ibex figures. At left, a standing ibex facing left turns its head toward the right, looking towards the ibex above, who stands on the curved element connecting the stand to the lamp. Below, the light bulb covered with a shade and a hanging chain.

Drawing, Design for Lamp, Ibex, ca. 1925
graphite on paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-17

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

Design for a stair railing to be executed in metal featuring a line of running ibexes. An ornamental bannister supported by their heads. At upper right, unfinished sketches of ornamental elements. Verso: the same design in reverse, traced from the recto.

Drawing, Design for Railing, Ibex, ca. 1925
graphite on tracing paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-16

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

Design for a stair railing to be executed in metal featuring a line of running ibexes. Pointed plants at their feet, an ornamental bannister supported by their heads.

Drawing, Design for Railing, Ibex, ca. 1925
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-15

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

Design for a candelabrum to be executed in metal featuring ibexes standing on their hind legs with raised forelegs at either side of the burning candle. Curving framing line at top. Verso: same design in reverse, traced from recto.

Drawing, Design for Candelabra, Ibex, n.d.
graphite on tracing paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-14

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

Within horizontal rectangular frame, a crouching hound facing left. Ornamental swirls connect the animal figure to the frame.

Drawing, Hound Design Motif, n.d.
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-13

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

Design for a wall-mounted sconce to be executed in metal. Above the frame supporting the glass lantern, a large heron, the bird standing on long legs with its wings outstretched.

Drawing, Design for Lamp, Heron, n.d.
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-12

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

Outline drawing of the figure of Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion, his hands holding the jaw and arm of the giant cat, who stands on his hind legs. Verso: the same image in reverse, traced in graphite from the recto. Hexagonal framing lines.

Drawing, Hercules Versus Lion, n.d.
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-11

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

Sketchy drawing of the figure of Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion, his hands holding the jaws of the giant cat, who stands on his hind legs. Verso: the same image in reverse, traced in graphite from the recto.

Drawing, Hercules Versus Lion, n.d.
graphite on tracing paper; verso: graphite.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-10

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

Design for a chandelier to be executed in metal, the fixture by a symmetrical pair of birds, their beaks lowered, legs bent, and tails raised.

Drawing, Design for Chandelier, ca. 1925
graphite on tracing paper.
Gift of Michael Diederich.
2018-21-1

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

This object has not been digitized yet.

Textile, Made by Rain, 2016
silk.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
2018-20-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Color chart of Pantone blues, each with a water stain in the center.

Textile, Color Sample Blanket, 2016
silk.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
2018-20-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Blue chambray ground embroidered with a grid of circles; the interstitial spaces are embroidered in navy, brown, tan, and pink, while the circles are the exposed chambray.

Textile, Pallo, 2015
foundation 100% hemp, embroidery 100% cotton.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-9

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Navy ground embroidered with stems of flowers in blue and silver.

Textile, Frost Garden, 2014
foundation 100% cotton; outline embroidery 10% cotton; interior embroidery....
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-8

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Navy ground with overlapping elongated ovals in light brown, lavender, green, yellow, and pink.

Textile, Waterfall, 2013
100% wool.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-7

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Maroon corduroy with an irregular grid of twill patterns.

Textile, Land Puzzle, 2012
100% cotton.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-6

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Navy wool with silver raindrops with round bottoms and long tails. Each drop has a raised lavender felt dot in the center.

Textile, Pop Rain, 2012
75% wool, 20% silk, 5% nylon.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-5

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Yellow linen with a large-scale print of curling white ribbons outlined in blue.

Textile, Swing, 2012
100% linen.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Woven velvet with trees in gold pile, surrounded by shiny gray texture.

Textile, Fogland, 2006
foundation 60% cotton, 40% rayon; yellow pile 100% cotton; gray pile 100% rayon.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-3

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

A navy wool ground embroidered with a grid of elongated ovals, each outlined with raised dots and filled with a tiny hatch-work of crosses in brown, purple, olive, yellow, and pink.

Textile, Tarte, 2006
foundation 100% wool; embroidery 60% acrylic, 40% wool.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Black cotton taffeta with a single vertical column of white embroidery down the center. The 37 three-dimensional embroidered motifs include butterflies, birds, flowers, and the word PEACE.

Dress, Forest Parade, 2004
foundation 54% cotton, 46% silk; embroidery 100% cotton.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-12

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Navy ground embroidered with sprays of silver dots.

Textile, Senko-hanabi, 2016
foundation 100% linen; embroidery 65% acetate, 23% rayon, 12% polyester.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-11

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Navy wool woven with a navy ribbon with flocked white polka dots.

Textile, Lumi, 2016
foundation 100% wool; ribbon yarn 100% silk; flock print 100% rayon.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-10

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Black cotton taffeta with a single vertical column of white embroidery down the center. The 37 three-dimensional embroidered motifs include butterflies, birds, flowers, and the word PEACE.

Textile, Forest Parade, 2004
foundation 54% cotton, 46% silk; embroidery 100% cotton.
Gift from MINA CO., Ltd..
2018-2-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.