Canada | Objects | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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26 photomural designs of nature, in color and black and white.

Sample Book, Decor Photowalls, 1975
photomurals.
Gift of Ed Goldman.
2013-7-1-1/26

This object was made by Crown Wallcovering Corp..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 24 images of this object.

18 photomural designs of nature and color abstracts.

Sample Book, Decor Photowalls Vol. B, 1976
photomurals.
Gift of Ed Goldman.
2013-7-2-1/18

This object was made by Crown Wallcovering Corp..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 19 images of this object.

A collection of decorative borders based on specific Judeo-Christian themes found in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Book includes swatches of matching fabrics.

Sample Book, Inspirations, 1995
screen printed on vinyl.
Gift of Westchester Prints.
1997-94-1

This object was made by Westchester Prints.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 19 images of this object.

Heart-shaped lasercut Valentine's day card

Greeting Card, Valentine, 2010
lasercut card stock.
Gift of Marian Bantjes.
2013-23-6

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Imitation marble in shades of green and white on a green ground.

Sidewall (Canada), 1936–54
machine-printed, textured ground.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-241

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

This side chair is comprised of turned stretchers, a flat seat, and an open back. The void rectangular area of the chair's back may have been filled with webbing at one point. The chair rests on elaborately carved legs and feet.

Chair (Canada), early 18th century
wood.
Gift of Harvey Smith.
1968-140-11

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

Booklet featuring the graphic design of Marian Bantjes. Vertical format; cover features swirling blue and red abstract designs on white background. At upper right, a stylized blue fox, the colophon for Fox River Paper.

Booklet, Fox River Paper: Marian Bantjes, 2006
offset lithograph on white wove paper.
Gift of Marian Bantjes.
2007-25-1

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Collapsible stool composed of white polyethylene sheets joined to form cylindrical honeycombed structure (polyethylene sandwiched between two white cardboard sheets each with three embedded magnets that link to form cylinder; cardboard sheets can be separated so structure collapses into a rectangular block for storage).

Softseating Stool, 2007
polyethylene (non-woven), cardboard, magnets.
The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.
2007-34-1

This object was made by molo design, ltd..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

All-over, dense pattern of purple and white lilacs on black ground. Printed in purple, violet, lavender, pink, grey, white and green.

Sidewall, Lilac Time, 1949
machine-printed.
Gift of Laurie Vance Johnson.
1980-64-1

This object was made by Reg. N. Boxer Co. Ltd..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Horseshoe Falls and Goat Island are shown from the Canadian bank; Terrapin Tower is visible at left, above the falls on the far side. On the verso of the sheet there is a rough sketch of a wooded landscape.

Drawing, Niagara: The Canadian Falls and Goat Island, October 1856
graphite, brush and white gouache on tan wove paper.
Gift of Louis P. Church.
1917-4-33-a

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Text camouflaged and integrated as part of image: The blurring / of our / boundaries / suggests / the snap of / new terrain. / Rice School of Architecture.

Poster, Poster for Rice School of Architecture, 1997
lithograph on paper.
Gift of Bruce Mau Design Inc..
2000-58-25

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Horizontal study for painting of the same name, with more mountain shown, more of mountains in distance, and faint indication of boat at bend of river.

Drawing, Study for "Cape Trinity, Saguenay River", 1904
graphite on paper, squared for copying.
Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..
1912-12-196

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

Horizontal view of canoe with three men, paddling, with the forward and center paddlers wearing hats; hatching to indicate foliage in background.

Drawing, Canoe with Three Men, probably 1897
crayon on paper.
Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..
1912-12-44

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

Predominantly red plaid with blue and metallic silver on a beige ground.

Sidewall (possibly Canada), ca. 1950
machine-printed, textured ground.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-232

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

Green ground with roses in pink, yellow, and green, funnel in bronze, border in pink and red with yellow mimosa. Mica finish. "1850 Watson, Foster" printed on edge.

Frieze (Canada), 1890–1900
machine-printed, mica.
Gift of Robina Clark.
1939-33-21

This object was made by Watson, Foster, and Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Drawing, Designs for "Garbo" Waste Can and Variant Waste Cans, for Umbra, 1995
rollerball/fiber tip pen in black ink, tape on two joined sheets of white paper.
Gift of Karim Rashid.
2000-50-19

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

Horizontal oblique rear view of canoe, heading toward the left, paddled by two men, with a third men sitting in center; indications of turbulent current of a rapids, and of trees in background.

Drawing, Oblique View of Canoe with Three Men, probably 1897
graphite on blue-ruled paper.
Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..
1912-12-47

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

Wallpaper reproduction of a pebble mosaic. Rust-tan colored background, fill of black pebbles spotted with white and yellow pebbles in configurations representing pigeons, doves and daisies.

Sidewall (Canada), 1963
machine-printed.
1965-13-1

This object was made by The Canadian Wallpaper Manufacturers Ltd..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Alphabet at top. "THIS WORK IN MY HAND MY FRIE/ NDS MAY HAVE/ WHEN I AM DE/ AD AND IN MY/ GRAVE." Signed and dated. Green, blue, black and beige.

Sampler (Canada), September 1795
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-29

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

This side chair is comprised of turned stretchers, a flat seat, and an open back. The void rectangular area of the chair's back may have been filled with webbing at one point. The chair rests on elaborately carved legs and feet.

Side Chair (Canada), early 18th century
wood.
Gift of Harvey Smith.
1968-140-10

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

Small dots, circles, and diamonds of pink, green, white and gold on a grey ground.

Sidewall, Weston Mosaic, ca. 1954
machine-printed.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-161

This object was made by Sunworthy and Staunton.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Harvest scenes in squares divided by green ivy and brown split rail fence with liquid mica type substance forming clouds on a white ground.

Sidewall (possibly Canada), 1948–58
machine-printed.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-195

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

Dark green and lime green tropical leaves of a philodendron monstera printed on a white ground.

Sidewall (Canada), 1948–58
machine printed on textured paper.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-204-a,b

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

Four nostalgiac views depicting the four seasons. Woman with parasol pushing stroller, walking with bearded man; man and woman driving vintage car in the rain; man rowing small boat with two female passengers; horse-drawn sleigh being pulled through the snow. Printed in yellow, black, white, and turquoise on a pale yellow ground.

Sidewall (possibly Canada), 1948–56
machine-printed.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-257

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

In a circular pattern, blue-violet foliate decoration in concentric circles; on one of the interior circles, text in white: THIS BEING THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF POSTERS, FEATURING AN EXALTATION OF PROTEAN ORNAMENT AND OTHER FANCY STUFF / WHEREIN MEDIAEVAL METAL MEETS PSYCHEDELIC NEO-VICTORIANA, ALL SURROUNDING A GOOEY CENTER OF EARTHWORMS. Along left edge: design illustration by / MARIAN BANTJES; available at: QUATRIFOLIO.COM / or contact / MB@

Poster, Self Promotion: This Being a First in a Series of Posters, Featuring...
off-set lithograph on white wove paper.
Gift of Marian Bantjes.
2007-25-4

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

Three different chair designs; two above and one below.

Drawing, Three Chairs for Plycraft, n.d.
pen and black ink on vellum.
Gift of Karim Rashid.
2000-50-11

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

Bathroom paper of pink and white bubbles, coral, and fish net on a metallic silver ground.

Sidewall (possibly Canada), 1949–55
machine-printed.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-176

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

Orange grid pattern with orange diagonals and circles on blue, orange, yellow and purple on silver mylar ground.

Sidewall (possibly Canada), 1965–75
machine-printed, mylar.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-188

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

Light green pagodas and large white peonies running vertically and bordered by a grey and white stripe on a blue ground.

Sidewall, Emperor's Garden, ca. 1952
machine-printed.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-234

This object was made by Reg. N. Boxer Co. Ltd..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Large abstract geometric shapes in orange on smaller rectilinear shapes of white squares on a silver mylar.

Sidewall (possibly Canada), 1968–76
machine printed on mylar with scrim backing.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-272

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

Two tone background stripe of grey and white with bands of daisies running vertically overlaid with pots of flowers in orange, red, blue and green and bunches of fruit. Metallic silver daisies placed throughout on a cream ground.
Printed on salvage: "1677W A RUN 2"

Sidewall (possibly Canada), 1931–41
machine-printed.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-74

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

Shield-like configurations of green scroll-work around brown centers, in each of which is a metallic gold fleur-de-lis. Pale chartreuse ground with narrow vertical stripings in green; fill of olive speckling.

Sidewall (Canada), 1890–1920
machine-printed paper.
1969-85-3

This object was made by Colin McArthur and Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Flitter frieze with floral design, peony in old rose and maroon, green and rose branches, formal border in green and rose, tan ground. Motifs outlined in metallic gold mica flakes.

Frieze (Canada), 1890–1900
machine-printed, mica finish.
Gift of Robina Clark.
1939-33-40

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

Heart-shaped lasercut Valentine's day card

Greeting Card, Valentine, 2010
lasercut card stock.
Gift of Marian Bantjes.
2013-23-5

This object is part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Horizontal view of a canoe with two men paddling, heading toward right of sheet; duffle bgs in center of canoe; indication of foliage in background.

Drawing, Canoe with Two Men, probably 1897
crayon on paper.
Gift of Charles Savage Homer, Jr..
1912-12-45

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