Tags | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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A woman wearing Grecian attire, possibly Nemesis, is racing in a chariot drawn by two griffons. The griffons have the upper body of an eagle and the lower body of a lion. An urn or ewer containing a single flower stem rests on its side beneath the beasts’ feet. Trees frame this vignette. Printed in pink, red and two shades of green on a blue ground.

Bandbox (USA), ca. 1835
block-printed on handmade paper, pasteboard support.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1913-17-8-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 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.

Hexagonal in plan, slight engraved decoration on foot; belly plain, shaped neck straight; hexagonal domed cover, crowned with putto on cask, extending upward to cover lip; handle in form of acanthus tendril, forked and double looped; ewer covered with framework of trellises, vines and putti in various wine-making activities.

Vintage Jug, 1854–55
raised, cast, and applied gilt silver.
Gift of Louise B. Scott.
1936-21-1

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

Cabinet on stand with floral marquetry veneer. Cabinet fronted by two large doors with brass lock plates that open to reveal twelve small interior drawers, each with brass pull, and one cupboard door with brass lock plate, all veneered with floral marquetry. Long narrow drawer in cornice molding on top. Stand has long narrow drawer with two brass pulls and one lock plate, supported by six scrolled legs with curved stretchers and bun feet with metal casters.

Cabinet On Stand (probably England), 1675–1700
marquetry inlaid, veneered and joined oak, deal, walnut, and other wood,....
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-22-43

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 11 images of this object.

Rectangular form, two shades of mahogany, solid and veneer, on four square tapering legs with horizontally ribbed bronze inlays, square bronze cuffs, acorn feet. Hinged table top with bronze edging and automatically emerging book-rest can be tilted and raised to various levels. One wide drawer in table skirt with ribbed bronze border and two bronze swag handles contains sliding leather-covered writing surface over three inner rear drawers and two sliding covered drawers in front, one of which is compartmented and can be pulled out through side of large drawer. Above each leg on skirt, a square cuff, three vertical grooves and a rosette; bronze beading frames central panel on each side. Horizontal splits through top in four places, badly scratched in upper left corner, other minor scratches, missing beading, missing pieces of wood.

Architect's Table (Germany), 1780–95
carved and joined mahogany, mahogany veneer, oak, walnut, pine, cherry,....
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1952-160-1

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

Pear-shaped, on rounded flaring circular foot, scrolled handle, simple triangular spout, domed cover with round finial. Solid gilding on foot, handle, spout, edge of mouth and cover, and finial. Engraved gilt chinoiserie decoration of figures, birds and trees, with scrollwork. Cover attached with siver-gilt mounting.

Coffeepot with "Hausmaler" Decor Coffeepot, 1725–1735
porcelain, gold.
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.
1938-57-633

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

Rectangular form, stamped with a geometric border of rectangles and lines.

Box (Austria), 1902–05
silver-plated brass.
Gift of Anne Ehrenkranz.
2010-24-1

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

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring horizontal, sepia-toned, photographic image of the White House, inscribed below "White House, Washington D.C.", reverse features horizontal, sepia-toned and hand colored photographic image of the Capital, inscribed below "The Capital, Washington, D.C.", side panel beneath White House image inscribed "Washington, D.C." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

The White House, Washington, D.C. Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-640

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

Unlined drawstring bag with two different macramé knots used to produce a lattice-like pattern with diamond-shaped clusters of of tiny balls, in gold and silver metallic yarns.

Purse (England), early 17th century
metallic yarns.
Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri, McNeil, and General Acquisitions....
1989-30-1

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

Squat baluster shape. Sea-green, streaked glaze. B/cover, bronze with silver ornament of three-lobed leaf, six berries and curved stem.

Jar And Cover (Denmark), 1922
stoneware, copper, pewter.
Gift of Mrs. A. Murray Young.
1937-28-5-a,b

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

Rectangular, curved corners, sides, top and bottom curved and cinched at several points, featuring female mask with long hair and long, stylized tendrils, all framed by stylized, intertwined ribbon-like ornament. Reverse features open, central reserve with monogram GMM, all framed by series of attenuated lily flowers. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Female Mask with Tendrils Matchsafe, ca. 1905
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1252

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring 3 raised, stylized poppies, with long, intertwining stems, reverse undecorated, a single, continuous groove on all four sides, lid hinged on left, striker on bottom.

Stylized Poppies Matchsafe, 1900–10
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-327

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

Colorful symmetrical, geometric sideboard, made up of three levels/shelving units of various sizes and central grounded 2-drawer sideboard on a stand. Each level has various diagonal units for storage that radiate from the central sideboard; all topped with a stick figure-like element with a grey square for a head.

Carlton Room Divider Room Divider, 1981
wood, plastic laminate, metal.
Museum purchase from General Acquisition Endowment.
1986-4-1

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

Long horizontal wooden cabinet; front composed of four large sliding rectangular doors with vertical slats over woven pandana panels; roughly rectangular top with irregular edges extending over cabinet front and sides; two plank feet, notched on bottom edge.

Sideboard Sideboard, 1958
walnut, pandana cloth.
Gift of Natalie Epstein.
2006-18-1-a/h

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

Rectangular, curved sides and corners, each side slightly cinched at center, featuring raised decoration of clenched hand with lightning bolts radiating from within, inscribed above "American Electrical" and below "22nd Annual Bake, Sept. 13, 1900, Providence, R.I." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

American Electrical Works Bake Matchsafe, ca. 1900
copper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-415

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular writing desk on four tapering legs, square in section; the whole covered with brown-beige mottled shagreen (manta ray skin); six drawers with oblong ivory pulls.

Desk (France), 1930–35
wood, shagreen, ivory.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Forsythe Sherfesee.
1968-144-13-a/g

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

Covered Swivel Rotary File SW24C Card File, ca. 1960

Covered Swivel Rotary File SW24C Card File, ca. 1960
plastic.
Gift of Rolodex Corporation.
1996-14-3-a,b

This object was made by Rolodex Corporation.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images and 1 video of this object.

Electroplated silver. Curved base, four bun feet. Seven sets of parallel posts with connecting rods and ball joints, the center ones with an extra raised section to serve as a handle.

Toast Rack (England), designed 1881
silver-plated metal.
Gift of Miles Lourie.
1985-105-1

This object was made by Hukin & Heath.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Oblong, curved sides and lid, structure of lacy, silver filigree work, featuring a central, vertical, rectangular area with a single, long-stemmed flower and leaves, identical on front and reverse. Lid, upper third of box, hinged on side, small knob-like thumb catch opposite. Small oval striker on bottom.

Filigree Work Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-615

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

Each caddy (a,b and c,d) formed of upright, rectangular body with repousse decoration of tea-picking chinoiserie figures in scrolled cartouche, with lion's head above and shell below, on front and back. On sides, scene of building and foliage in scrolled cartouche. Each caddy with sliding cover, relief-cast, with flower knob.

Tea and Sugar Caddies Containers, 1752–53
silver.
Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.
1960-1-1-a/d

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 16 images of this object.

Thin mouth-blown crystal flower bowl with lid.

No. 267 Flower Bowl With Lid, 1952
mouth-blown crystal.
Museum purchase through gift of Dale and Doug Anderson, Anonymous Donor,....
2009-18-111-a,b

This object was made by J. & L. Lobmeyr GmbH.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Oblong, with rounded corners, sloping sides, curved top and bottom, featuring stylized, intertwined tendrils in abstract motif, identical on both front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Metal pinched and grooved on front and reverse at bottom to form striker.

Stylized Tendrils Matchsafe, ca. 1905
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-354

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

Flat, irregular shape; lid hinged at back side. Relief decoration on sides and lid of curving lines with whiplash terminals.

Box (possibly Germany or Low Countries), ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Broehan Art Inc..
2001-19-1

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

In the shape of a shoe or ankle boot, the body composed of decorative, scrolling, lacy, filigree motifs, incised decoration on solid lid at top. Loop at back above heel. Lid hinged at top. Striker on front sole at bottom.

Filigree Shoe Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-70

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

Jar (a) with lid (b). Footed round jar, the body cast in two parts. The joint covered by an encircling banding. Short, wide, straight neck. Two small horseshoe-shaped handles hinged at shoulder. Lid overhanging the neck, stepped up to onion-shaped finial. Topmost element of finial missing--decorated with concentric bands of triangles and rectangles.

Jar And Lid (Philippines), possibly 19th century
bronze, inlaid metal.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.
1969-12-2-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved sides and corners, featuring raised and incised decoration in brass against dark ground, of Egyptian hieroglyphs, possibly vulture figure of 'Alef on front, among other symbols on front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Egyptian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1900
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-611

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

Flat retangular alumimum form with tapered edges; hinged at back to open, revealing screen on inside of lid; keyboard with black keys and central touchpad below.

MacBook Air Laptop Computer, 2014
anodized, cnc-milled, drilled, and laser-pierced aluminum, arsenic-free....
Gift of Apple.
2014-48-1

This object was made by Apple Inc..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Containers for storing and dispensing medications.

Installation, Sabi THRIVE Pill Organizers and Accessories, 2011
plastic (abs, tpe, pet, pp and others).
Courtesy of Sabi.
s-e-1624

This object was made by Sabi.
There are 7 images of this object.

Quatrefoil shape with square projections, the top engine-turned under white enamel centered by a .50 kt round old mine cut diamond and surrounded by approximately .75 kts of rose-cut diamonds; opening to reveal two circular locket compartments in yellow gold; with gold and diamond bail. Together with a white gold chain.

Guilloche Enamel Quatrefoil Locket Locket, 1899–1908
yellow gold (18 kt), white gold (18 kt), enamel, diamonds.
Bequest of Lorey Katz.
2004-12-1

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

View of the old capitol of Washington, with other buildings; figures in foreground. Printed in olive, pink and white on yellow field.

Bandbox And Lid, Old US Capitol, ca. 1830
block-printed paper on pasteboard support.
Gift of Mrs. James O. Green.
1913-12-4-a,b

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

Scene depicts firemen pulling Engine No. 13 toward a burning house. Yellow ground color, block printed in pink and white distemper colors and in olive green/brown with glossy finish. This design continues three times around the circumference of the box. Border paper around lid: on green ground, branching stem block-printed in white and pink.

Bandbox And Lid, Engine Company No. 13, 1831–44
block printed on handmade paper, pasteboard support.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1917-36-7-a,b

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

Yellow field, printed in green, pink and white with Castle Garden and the surrounding park, with figures in foreground. Legend above building: Castle Garden.

Bandbox And Lid, Castle Garden, ca. 1830–40
block-printed paper on wood support.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1918-19-7-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Marine view; ships and lighthouse on rolling sea. Printed in pink, white and brown on a blue ground. Legend: Sandy-Hook. Cover, which does not belong to box, has cow and ruins.

Bandbox And Lid, Sandy Hook, 1835
block-printed paper on pasteboard support.
Gift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson.
1913-45-11-a,b

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

Political campaign attack on General Harrison, shown standing in front of a log cabin, greeting a veteran. A barrel of cider sits next to the door. In the background is the Ohio River with a paddle wheel boat. Printed in colors on a blue ground. On lid: Scene with a castle on the summit of a mountain across a lake with sailboat with three men seated in the stern. There are buildings to the left and across the lake to the right. Scene is enclosed in a floral wreath.

Bandbox And Lid, William Henry Harrison, ca. 1840
block-printed paper on pasteboard support.
Gift of Mrs. Frederick F. Thompson.
1913-45-7-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

A military scene is portrayed. A regiment of marching soldiers with officers mounted on horses. One officer on a rearing horse has a Napoleonic shaped hat. Another officer on horseback holds a shako in his hand. A canon carriage is on the field. One regiment has a flag that apparently is that of the young U.S. The drop edge is yellow and the scene is in shades of brown, off-white. "Surrender of Cornwallis" is the title.

Bandbox Lid Fragment, Surrender of Cornwallis, 1805–15
block-printed on handmade paper, pasteboard support.
Gift of J.A. Lloyd Hyde.
1945-51-5

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