Contemporary Design
Although the Brooklyn Museum held several groundbreaking exhibitions of contemporary industrial design beginning in the 1930s, it was not until after the mid-twentieth century that the Museum began to build a permanent collection of industrial design. Those early exhibitions were probably considered educational, and the objects too new to be included in a historical collection. Today, however, the Museum actively collects contemporary design through purchases, gifts from collectors, and direct solicitation from manufacturers.
As an art museum rather than a museum of technology, the Brooklyn Museum collects contemporary objects on their aesthetic merit. The beautiful red glass Pyrex iron (1992.167) is actually too heavy to have been popular with housewives, and the sleek Predicta television (1998.44) was plagued by technical problems. Because of space limitations, relatively few contemporary objects can be placed on exhibition on the fourth floor, which is largely devoted to decorative arts, and we have therefore included many works of industrial design here in the Visible Storage Study Center.
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf A (Contemporary Design)
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2001.12.21
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Lurelle Guild
Charger
ca. 1930
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf B (Contemporary Design)
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1993.110.1a-d
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Michael A. Cousins
"Space Tel" Telephone
Designed 1984; Manufactured 1985
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1993.110.2
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Michael A. Cousins
"Magic Stat" Thermostat
ca. 1989
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1993.110.3
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Michael A. Cousins
"Pro Max Compact" Hair Dryer
Designed 1977; Manufactured 1978
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1998.143.2
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Clarence Karstadt
Silvertone Turbine Radio, Model 6110
1938
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2004.93.1
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Scott Henderson, Smart Design
Signature Thermal Carafe
Designed 2002
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2004.96.1
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TODA (The Office of Design and Architecture)
"Uplift" Tea Kettle
designed 1998
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf C (Contemporary Design)
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82.114a-g
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Manning Bowman and Co.
Tea Kettle on Stand
ca. 1935
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84.124.14
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American
Dinner Plate, "Manhattan" Pattern
ca. 1938-1941
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85.163.3
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Theodore Hess
Mug
ca. 1937
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85.163.4
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Theodore Hess
Mug
ca. 1937
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84.124.15
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Anchor Hocking Glass Company
Salad Plate, "Manhattan" Pattern
ca. 1938-1941
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84.124.16
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Anchor Hocking Glass Company
Bread and Butter Dish, "Manhattan" Pattern
ca. 1938-1941
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84.124.17
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Anchor Hocking Glass Company
Soup or Serving Bowl, "Manhattan" Pattern
ca. 1938-1941
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84.124.18
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Anchor Hocking Glass Company
Dessert Bowl, "Manhattan" Pattern
ca. 1938-1941
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84.124.19
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Anchor Hocking Glass Company
Finger Bowl (?), "Manhattan" Pattern
ca. 1938-1941
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84.124.20
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Anchor Hocking Glass Company
Cocktail Glass, "Manhattan" Pattern
ca. 1938-1941
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2004.93.2
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Scott Henderson, Smart Design
Bowl
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2004.93.3
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Scott Henderson, Smart Design
Mini Twist Bowl
Designed 2002
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2004.93.4
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Scott Henderson, Smart Design
Chip 'N Dip Bowl
Designed 2001
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf D (Contemporary Design)
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85.10
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Maija Grotell
Vase
ca. 1951
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf E (Contemporary Design)
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1994.205.9
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Viveca Heino
Vase
circa 1955-1960
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2011.81
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Gertrud Natzler
Footed Bowl
ca. 1958
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf F (Contemporary Design)
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72.40.25
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Cowan Pottery
Vase
ca. 1930
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74.1.2
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American
Bowl
ca. 1924
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87.20
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Mrs. M.E. Chichester
Bowl
ca. 1916
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1992.92.10
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Peter Shire
Peach Cup
ca. 1980
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf G (Contemporary Design)
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81.113.2
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James Prestini
Bowl
ca. 1943-1953
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81.113.3
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James Prestini
Bowl
ca. 1943-1953
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81.113.4
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James Prestini
Vase
ca. 1943-1953
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81.113.7
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James Prestini
Bowl
ca. 1943-1953
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81.113.8
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James Prestini
Tray
ca. 1943-1953
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81.113.9
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James Prestini
Bowl
ca. 1943-1953
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf H (Contemporary Design)
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82.168.1
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Walter Dorwin Teague
Desk Lamp, Model #114
ca. 1939
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1992.154
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Peter Voulkos
Plate
1980
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1999.141.9
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Donald Deskey
Table Lamp
1927-1931
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2006.55
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Harry Allen
Kila Lamp
2005
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2007.8
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Jay Moulding
Lantern
ca. 1955
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2008.58.13
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Unknown
Table Lamp
ca. 1934
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf I (Contemporary Design)
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74.192.2
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Robert Sonneman Associates, Inc.
Desk Lamp
ca. 1970
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84.6
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Polaroid Corporation
Table Lamp
mid 1930s
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84.125
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Kurt Versen
Table Lamp
ca. 1930
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1992.165.2
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Russel Wright
Lantern
ca. 1935
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2000.104a-e
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Harry Allen
Plato Wall Sconce
Designed 1998
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2010.15.3a-c
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Yves Behar
Leaf Lamp
Designed: 2006; Manufactured: June 22 2009.
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf J (Contemporary Design)
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82.168.2a-b
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Walter Kidde Sales Co.
Seltzer Bottle
design introduced 1938
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88.67
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Isamu Noguchi
Radio Nurse
Designed in 1937. ca. 1938
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1990.194.7a-b
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Reuben Haley
Covered Box, "Ruba Rombic"
ca. 1928
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1992.247a-g
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Russel Wright
Tantalus Decanter Set: Holder, Two Decanters, Two Caps, Lock, Key
ca. 1930
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1994.109.1a-c
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George Howe
Inkstand and Calendar
ca. 1931
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf K (Contemporary Design)
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84.276a-b
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Louis V. Aronson
Cigarette Lighter, "Ronson Touch-Tip"
ca. 1935
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85.110
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Paul T. Frankl
Clock
late 1920s
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85.158.4
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Russel Wright
Tray, from Four-Piece Corn Set
mid 1930s
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85.158.5
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Russel Wright
Butter Pitcher, from Four-piece Corn Set
mid 1930s
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85.158.6a-b
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Russel Wright
Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set
mid 1930s
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85.158.7a-b
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Russel Wright
Pepper Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set
mid 1930s
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87.121
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Gilbert Rohde
Desk Lamp
ca. 1933
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1994.156.4
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Walter von Nessen
Cat Bookend, One of Pair
1930-1935
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1994.156.5
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Walter von Nessen
Cat Bookend, One of Pair
1930-1935
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf L (Contemporary Design)
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72.18a
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Ingraham Company
Camera, No. 1A Gift Kodak
ca.1930
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72.18c-d
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Ingraham Company
Box with Lid
ca. 1930
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84.67
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Peter Muller-Munk
"Normandie" Pitcher
ca. 1935
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85.74
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Edward P. Schreyer
"Petipoint" Iron, Model #W410
ca. 1941
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85.160.3
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Harry Bertoia
Vase
1937-1938
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X908a-c
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Stile Craft Manufacturers, Inc.
Pencil Sharpener, "Electro-Pointer"
ca. 1930
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2000.5.1
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Glen Lukens
Bowl
ca. 1960
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf M (Contemporary Design)
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83.105.1
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National Silver Company
Dinner Fork
ca. 1935
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1992.165.4
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Frederick Carder
Fork
ca. 1930
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1992.165.5
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Walter Dorwin Teague
Spoon
ca. 1930
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83.108.15
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Norman Bel Geddes
"Manhattan" Candlestick, One of a Pair
1937
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83.108.16
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Norman Bel Geddes
"Manhattan" Candlestick, One of a Pair
1937
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2003.56.1
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Sol LeWitt
Drinking Glass, One of a Set of Four
2002
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2003.56.2
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Sol LeWitt
Drinking Glass, One of a Set of Four
2002
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2003.56.3
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Sol LeWitt
Drinking Glass, One of a Set of Four
2002
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2003.56.4
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Sol LeWitt
Drinking Glass, One of a Set of Four
2002
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2003.70.1
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James Amster
Candle Holder, One of Pair
ca. 1930
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2003.70.2
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James Amster
Candle Holder, One of Pair
ca. 1930
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83.105.2
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National Silver Company
Dinner Knife
ca. 1935
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83.105.3
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National Silver Company
Soup spoon
ca. 1935
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83.105.4
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National Silver Company
Teaspoon
ca. 1935
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83.105.5
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National Silver Company
Dessert Spoon
ca. 1935
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83.105.6
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National Silver Company
Butter Knife
ca. 1935
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf N (Contemporary Design)
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84.124.6
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Russel Wright
Stem Glass, "Theme Formal Ware"
ca. 1963
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85.109.1a-d
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Russel Wright
Four-Piece Flatware Setting
ca. 1950-1958
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85.158.24
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Robert Venturi
Glass
ca. 1985
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85.158.25
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Robert Venturi
Glass
ca. 1985
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85.158.26
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Robert Venturi
Glass
ca. 1985
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87.22.1
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Unknown
Candlestick, One of Pair
ca. 1935
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87.22.2
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Unknown
Candlestick, One of Pair
ca. 1935
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1990.149
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Unknown
Ash Tray
ca. 1935
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1990.188.1
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A.H. Heisey & Company
Water Glass
ca. 1930
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1990.188.3
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A.H. Heisey & Company
Wine Glass
ca. 1930
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1990.188.4
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A.H. Heisey & Company
Liquer Glass
ca. 1930
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1992.41
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Reed & Barton
Footed Bowl
ca. 1931
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83.108.114
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Russel Wright
Stem Glass, "Theme Formal Ware"
1963
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1994.117.3
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Lenox Incorporated
Vase
ca. 1930
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1994.165.72
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Russel Wright
Glass, "Theme Formal Ware"
Designed and Manufactured 1963
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1995.17
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Paul J. Stankard
Paperweight
Designed and made 1994-1995
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1995.59
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Boris Bally
Point and Shoot, Wearable Finger Fork
ca. 1982
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1999.103.23
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Vase
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf O (Contemporary Design)
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72.40.5
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Walter Dorwin Teague
Vase
ca.1933
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72.40.6
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Walter Dorwin Teague
Audubon Plate
ca. 1933
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72.40.18a-b
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Sherbet Glass and Plate, "St. Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting
ca.1933
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72.40.20
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Wine Glass, "St. Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting
ca.1933
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72.40.21
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Goblet, "St. Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting
ca. 1933
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72.40.22
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Goblet, "St Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting
ca. 1933
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72.40.23
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Plate, "St. Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting
ca. 1933
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72.40.24
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Double Old Fashioned Glass, "St Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting
ca.1933
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77.190.1a-b
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Decanter and Stopper
ca. 1940
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77.190.3a-b
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Donald Russell
Cocktail Shaker and Stopper
ca. 1941
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1990.194.1
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Frederick Carder
Goblet
ca. 1934
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1990.194.2
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Frederick Carder
Champagne Glass
ca. 1934
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1990.194.3
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Frederick Carder
White Wine Glass
ca. 1934
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1990.194.4
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Frederick Carder
Dessert Plate
ca. 1934
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1990.194.5
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Frederick Carder
Bowl
ca. 1934
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2010.14.1
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Teardrop Candlestick, model 7792
Designed 1937, manufactured 1937-2002
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2010.14.2
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Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, 1903-2011
Teardrop Candlestick, model 7792
Designed 1937, manufactured 1937-2002
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Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf P (Contemporary Design)
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86.15a-f
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Lurelle Guild
Vacuum Cleaner
ca. 1937
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1994.165.80
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Unknown
Magazine Holder
ca. 1930
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1998.143.1
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Harold L. van Doren
Sentinel Scale
1930-1940
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1998.184
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John Gordon Rideout
Water Kettle
ca. 1940
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1999.51.1
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Karim Rashid
Multi-purpose Container, "Garbino"
Copyright 1997
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1999.51.2
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Karim Rashid
Multi-purpose Container, "Garbo"
Copyright 1996
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