Tags | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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The design of the building is proposed with ground floor not yet in final form.

Drawing, Hearst School for Girls: The Elevation of the Main Building, 1896 or...
graphite, brush and watercolor on cardboard.
Gift of Mrs. William Greenough.
1943-51-336

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

Front elevation, above, of a small building in the classical style, standing on a podium. Center, a section through a side elevation, showing the vestibule, delivery room, and Stack room. Plan, below, and detail of order (Corinthian), left.

Drawing, Design for a small library: front elevation, section, plan, ca. 1905
pen and ink, brush and watercolor, gray wash on paper.
Gift of the Estate of Christian Francis Rosborg.
1953-26-2

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

The swagged pelmet on a pole and tieback draperies in the rear of this library suggest the Regency period. The prints on the fireplace wall on the right show people in academic or clerical robes. Bookcases line the left wall, where a lower cabinet door is ajar. Nearby, a library ladder, desk and books piled on the floor reveal that this room is a working library, possibly belonging to an Oxford don.

Watercolor, Interior of a Library, 1830s–40s
brush and watercolor, graphite on paper.
Thaw Collection.
2007-27-28

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

Corner cabinet with mahogany carcass veneered in amaranth with ivory inlay decoration; at center, a large urn with scrolling volutes holds a burst of marquetry blossoms and greenery which extend beyond the volume and surround the vessel. Inlaid ivory dots and rectangles wrap the piece’s various borders.

Corner Cabinet, ca. 1923
kingwood (amaranth) veneer on mahogany, ivory inlay.
Lent by Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Joseph F. McCrindle,....
33.2016.1

Tall urn with flared foot and narrowed neck supporting collared, flared rim. Red lustre decoration on ivory ground, showing classical female figures.

Vase (England), 1891
glazed and lustered earthenware.
Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.
1995-3-1

This object was made by Maw and Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Winged figure in chariot pulled by butterflies.

Mount (France), ca. 1800
gilt bronze.
Gift of Jacob H. Schiff.
1904-20-10

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A vase filled with fruit at center towards which two kneeling, confronted maidens reach. They are dressed in flowing classical robes. A stylized Ionic column marks the horizontal repeat. A fabric is draped from the volutes between the two columns. The fabric, trimmed with a Greek key motif with anthemia in the corner, is printed in grisaille with light olive green highlights. A floral garland runs along the top edge while a cable twist runs along the bottom. Printed in grisaille with yellow and ocher.

Dado (France), ca. 1810
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of John Judkyn in memory of his mother, Florence Judkins.
1953-213-1-a,b

This object was made by Joseph Dufour et Cie..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Upright cabinet made of porcelain plaques in a gilt-bronze armature, of two sections; the upper section with two large doors and a peacock crest, the lower section projecting forward with a glass top, supported on two ceramic columns, and containing two drawers. The porcelain plaques painted with allegorical and naturalistic ornament, featuring two large roundels on the doors with cameo-like images of Psyche (left) and Venus (right). Bronzework and porcelain ornamented throughout with neoclassical motifs including swags, volute scrolls, grotesques, and palmettes.

Royal Jewel Cabinet Cupboard, 1824–26
mahogany; hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold leaf, platinum,verre....
Bequest of the Reverend Alfred Duane Pell.
1991-31-2

This object was made by Godin (probably the younger) and Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 18 images of this object.

Fan Leaf (France), ca. 1797
silk.
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1962-58-4

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Flat, trapezoidal base with four arches along bottom front edge. Base supports a stage-like interior surmounted by semi-circular pediment inset with clock. Interior features a large door back center decorated with winged Victories, and, on either side, draped windows. In center a woman seated in Empire-style chair plays a piano with winged griffon supports and upright music rack. Pediment is flanked by two griffins and surmounted by a pair of winged cherubs holding an octagonal plaque with a bust of Apollo. Circular clock face is enameled white, and is flanked by classical lyre trophies.

Clock (France), 1807–10
fire-gilt bronze, blackened bronze, enameled metal (dial), blued steel....
Gift of the Estate of Carl M. Loeb.
1955-82-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Dramatic view of interior of Saint Peter's in Rome on Holy Thursday. View is from the right transept looking into the nave in which a large cross is suspended from the dome, composed of several hundred candles. Beneath the cross in the nave stand numerous figures; others stand and kneel in the transept. The illumination from the cross casts areas of light as well as dark shadows on the vaulted ceilings and walls.

Drawing, Interior of St. Peter's Illuminated, 1776–84
pen and black ink, brush and brown wash, white gouache on cream laid paper,....
Bequest of Joseph F. McCrindle.
2009-4-3

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

b) Small diaper pattern containing a leaf motif. Printed in tan and white on deep olive green ground.

Sidewall (possibly France), 1800–1820
block-printed on joined sheets.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-197-a/e

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 7 images of this object.

Cavagnole Game Board, late 18th century
painted, gilt and varnished papier mache.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1921-22-198

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

Made by Additive Layer Manufacturing, in a strong green, of upright vase form in neo-classical shape like a tall Wedgwood or Sevres urn, with pierced crossed strands that create both surface and interior patterns.

Tall Green Bloom Urn Urn, 2012
nylon.
Museum purchase through gift of Elizabeth and Lee Ainslie and from General....
2013-53-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images and 2 videos of this object.

Black cast iron radiator (b) in the form of a podium surmounted by an arch forming a niche for a standing draped figure (a) of a woman- the goddess Hebe- holding a Greek drinking goblet in either hand (d,e). A composite entablature is surmounted by a Doric cornice crowned by a semi-circular tympanum. The podium base is decorated with bas-reliefs of columns alternating with Greek vases surrounded by drapery at the lower level and repeated scene of a griffin and man pouring liquid into a bowl in the upper level. The arch itself is decorated with bas-reliefs of rosettes and scrolls on two supporting pilasters with fluted capitals. The tympanum has a bas-relief of an eagle clutching a staff from which springs ribbons bearing "Stratton" and Seymour". Stars decorate tympanum, following the semi-circular curve. Radiator stands on four detachable scrolled legs (f/i). The fender (c) is comprised of grille work formed by scrolls, acanthus leaves and rosettes. Flat circular flue key (j) with stylized foliate handle fits on pipe behind tympanum.

Radiator (USA), mid-19th century
cast iron.
Gift of Edith Wetmore.
1918-43-1-a/j

This object was made by Stratton & Seymour.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Mount Olympus; Juno and Jupiter in clouds.

Furniture Mount (France), late 18th–early 19th century
gilt bronze.
Gift of Jacob H. Schiff.
1904-20-8

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Cast silver, jewel encrusted tableau showing Roman soldier in full regalia seated opposite Egyptian woman reclining on couch, and fanned by standing servant; small tripod table to right of couch, holding bowl of fruit or flowers and urn on shelf below. All on rectangular plinth.

Sculptural Group (possibly Germany), late 19th century
cast silver, diamonds, rubies, sapphires.
Gift of Victoria Unschuld.
1997-158-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Necklace And Pendant (possibly France), ca. 1870
silver, enamel, jasper, pearls, glass.
Gift of Evelyn A. Pitshke.
1958-64-1-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Amphora-shaped vase with flaring neck and low foot of bubbled and mottled rose glass; opalescent white glass handles at shoulder.

Vase (USA), ca. 1930
glass.
1969-169-1

This object was made by Steuben Glass Works.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Irridescent blue two handled amphora-shaped vase.

Vase (USA), 1920–1929
blown, iridized, and tooled glass.
Museum purchase from Mary Blackwelder Memorial Fund.
1977-56-1

This object was made by Steuben Glass Works.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Vase-shaped jug with broad everted lip and tall loop handle. Decorated en suite with set: five large roundels with birds, four with butterflies. Lip, handle and foot gilded. Shell motif painted below lip.

Cream Jug (France), 1813
hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold leaf.
Gift of Katrina H. Becker in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles V.....
1981-38-3

This object was made by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Part a, square marble plinth supporting gilt bronze tripod with lions feet and heads; snake twisted around center stem; marble bowl mounted in wide band; double chains hanging from ring held by lions' heads. Part b, dome-shaped marble lid with gilt bronze pine cone finial; interior fitted with gilt bronze nozzle for candle (can be inverted to act as candle holder).

Cassolette (perfume Burner Or Essence Vessel) (France), ca. 1785–90
marble, gilt bronze.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1957-100-18-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Amphora-shaped body of solid spar supported on fluted pedestal on square base. Pedestal, top and mountings of gilt gold bronze. Top is an artichoke rising from a circular cluster of leaves. Two ram’s heads at shoulder, on either side.

Urn (England), ca. 1815
amethyst spar, gilt bronze.
Gift of Alfred G. Burnham.
1960-8-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Tall, slightly swelling body, long loop handle, short spout; high domed lid with finial in the form of a draped female figure. Sides of body (lower portion) and lid with basket-weave texture; wide band top section of body plain.

Black Basalt Coffeepot Coffeepot, late 18th century
stoneware.
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.
1938-57-307-a,b

This object was made by Wedgwood.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 12 images of this object.

Side view with the spout at right. On a square plinth on knobs. Egg-shaped urn with cover. Two snakes form the handle.

Drawing, Design for a Coffee Urn, 1810
pen and black ink, brush and gray, black wash, graphite on paper.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1911-28-324

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

Embroidered picture, nearly square in format, depicting an urn on top of a tomb bearing an inscription in an oval medallion:
Sacred to the Memory of Mr. Wm. Waite of Hornslodge, Tonbridge
OB 1st Nov 1799
AET 86

Mourning Sampler (England), ca. 1800
silk embroidery on silk foundation.
Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection.
1974-100-13

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

A hand bell. the lower part of the handle is shaped like a lyre. Marked, as all the letters, in pencil: "Q." A glass in a lower frame, "L." A cup shown sidewise; laurel staffs are the decoration; "N." A tureen topped by a putto with a bird in a sphere. The handles consist of angular bands, Medusae, plant motifs; "A." An egg cup consisting of a bowl carried by Atlas; "G." A sugar spoon; "I." A sugar bowl; the handles are like those of the tureen; "H." Another sugar spoon with a larger bowl; "I." A candlestick with a burning candle; a Medusa forms the handle; "P." Second row, laterally: two glass bottles in low frames; "K." Third row: a knife, a spoon, a fork; "O." A candlestick: a boy with a snake standing on a sphere raises with the left hand a cup with a burning candle; round pedestal; "R." A pitcher shown sidewise. A goat forms the handle, a merchild blowing a shell, the spout; "D." A circular plate; "B." A pitcher facing the other; the same spout; a dog forming the handle; "C." A candlestick symmetrical to the other; "R." Again "O." in opposite order. Bottom center; sugar tongs; "J." A bowl; handles of those as the tureen; A bird is shown at the top center; "E." A spoon; "F." Below the bird is circular base; "M."

Drawing, Design for a Set of Silver Tableware, 1815–30
pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash over graphite on off-white laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund.
1938-88-5901

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

Large hexagonal medallion shows Lazare Hoche in uniform, standing, with a line of tents stretching away behind. Smaller circular medallion has rooster. Drop-repeating arrangement of these motifs with geometrical enframements and laurel branches; printed in gray, green, and dark blue on pale blue ground.

Sidewall, Hoche, 1798
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of John Judkyn.
1949-137-1

This object was made by Jacquemart & Bénard.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Two identical panels, produced by Reveillon. Two arabesque designs with personification of Spring printed in grisaille with pink inset cameos. Rose bouquet-filled vessels fitted with satyr's mask handles. Printed on turquoise ground.

Sidewall, Le Printemps from Les Quatre Saisons, ca. 1785
block-printed on handmade paper.
Museum purchase from the Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition....
1994-101-12-a,b

This object was made by Jean-Baptiste Réveillon.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

A purple urn containing bouquet of black foliage, flanked by griffons, printed in grisaille, seated on foliage scroll. Outside these, pilaster with interlacing foliage design or guilloche in a purple inset panel, and acanthus leaves about capital. Printed on a terra cotta ground. Horizontal rectangle in neoclassic style.

Dado (France), 1800–1820
block printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-45-77

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

The design for a textile is composed of four vignettes, separated in pairs vertically, in the center of the composition by a strip composed of trophies symbolizing the elements, and at the repeat, by a strip showing the signs of the zodiac:
B: upper right, Saturn, holding a cornucopia, is seated in a landscape with a globe, quartered with four animals, beside him (personifying Earth); lower right, Venus bourne over the water on a shell drawn by dolphins and attended by amoretti (personifying Water).

Drawing, Cartoon for Cotton Printing: Les Quatre Elements, 1810–20
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash on laid paper.
Gift of Bridget Mahon.
1898-21-10-b

This object was made by Hartmann et Fils.
This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Drawing, Design for a Mirror Frame with Monogram of Marie-Antoinette

Drawing, Design for a Mirror Frame with Monogram of Marie-Antoinette
pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, yellow watercolor, graphite on paper.
1911-28-207

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

The triumphal arch, depicted at center, in mid-distance, consists of a higher central and two lower lateral archways. Above the central arch is a chariot with two allegorical figures of women. On the ground, seven small-scale figures of men and a woman (and even one accompanying dog) promenade below the arch, pointing or looking at it.

Drawing, Triumphal Arch with the Royal Swedish Coat of Arms, 1767
pen and black ink, brush and gray, green wash, watercolor, graphite on white....
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1911-28-282

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

Oval glass bowl, exterior cut with all-over diaper pattern; smooth interior. Bowl stands on flared foot in gilt silver, decorated with blossoms and elongated petals, resting on rectangular footed stand with four lions’ feet; sides with foliage motifs.

Sweetmeat Dish (France), 1825–1838
glass, silver, gold.
Gift of Sarane H. Ross in memory of her parents, Catherine B. and Charles V.....
1994-121-1

This object was made by Odiot.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A four-legged rectangular table made in mahogany with brass handles. This table folds out into a small ladder.

Metamorphic Library Table-steps (England), ca. 1795
mahogany, brass, felt.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1967-45-28

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