Shock of the Old: Christopher Dresser
This exhibition was on display from March 01, 2004 to July 29, 2004.
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- Ewer (Iran), 19th century
- clear amber glass.
- Gift of Rodman Wanamaker.
- 1919-24-90
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Wine Pitcher with Putti, Vines, and Goats Pitcher, 1854
- silver, gold .
- 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.
- Lincrusta-Walton (England)
- painted and gilded lincrusta-walton .
- Gift of John Davison Rockefeller, Jr..
- 1937-57-3
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Dado (England), 1880
- block-printed paper.
- Gift of Wilmer Moore.
- 1941-17-1
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Vessel (Peru), 500–1000
- painted earthenware.
- Museum purchase through gift of Charles W. Gould.
- 1962-219-1
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- Articulated Toast Rack Toast Rack
- 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.
- Jug (England), 1880–82
- glazed earthenware.
- Gift of David Schafer.
- 1986-42-2
- This object was made by Henry Tooth and Linthorpe Pottery, Yorkshire.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Hall Stand (England), ca. 1875
- cast iron, marble, glass, brass.
- Museum purchase from Walter R. Scholz Memorial and Decorative Arts....
- 1989-64-1
- This object was made by Coalbrookdale Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 5 images of this object.
- Vessel (England), 1879–82
- glazed earthenware.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
- 1990-143-1
- This object was made by Linthorpe Pottery, Yorkshire.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 7 images of this object.
- Japanese Cranes Over Waves Tile
- glazed earthenware.
- Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment.
- 1990-159-1
- This object was made by Minton, Hollins & Co..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Kettle And Stand (England), ca. 1885
- copper, brass, ebony (kettle), wrought iron (stand).
- Museum purchase from the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund.
- 1990-167-1-a/d
- This object was made by Benham & Froud, Ltd..
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Waste Not Want Not Plate, ca. 1850
- Diam: 33.1 cm.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund in memory....
- 1993-7-1
- This object was made by Minton and Company.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Wellspring Carafe
- glass, vitreous enamel, gold.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisitions Fund in memory....
- 1993-78-1
- This object was made by Felix Summerly's Art Manufacturers and Sir Henry Cole (also known as Felix Summerly) and J.F. Christy.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Thebes Stool, ca. 1884
- mahogany, leather.
- Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisitions Fund, in memory....
- 1993-78-2
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 4 images of this object.
- Toast Rack Toast Rack
- silver plated, metal.
- Museum purchase through gift of Margery and Edgar Masinter and from General....
- 2002-22-1
- This object was made by James Dixon & Sons.
- This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
