Liberty & Company | People | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

We have 34 objects involving Liberty & Company

Flat, circular bowl with engraved book-ended celtic pattern across top. Center of bowl divides plain of green and blue enamel. Shaft joins above bowl with celtic engraving and blue and green enamel rectangle continuing halfway along shaft with winged knot flanges. Shaft continues to point with additional celtic ornament flanking the end.

"Coronation" Presentation Spoon, 1901
cast, chased, and enameled silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1996-17-1

This object was made by Liberty & Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Incomplete design of symmetrical arrangement of iris, with branching foilage, sprays of cornflowers and other blossoms in shades of green and grey-blue on whites.

Sample (England), 1962
H x W: 29.2 x 43.2 cm (11 1/2 x 17 in.).
1962-141-13-a

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

Incomplete design of large scale flowers and foliage in black outline on white.

Sample (England), 1962
twill weave.
1962-141-12-a

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

Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, featuring arts and crafts style decoration of a raised Celtic knot motif against a mottled blue/green enameled background in small, irregularly shaped, central reserve. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker on bottom.

Arts and Crafts Style with Celtic Knot Matchsafe, 1902–03
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-122

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

cylindrical with flat top, the sides with blue-green enamel oval bosses on side, the interior with green glass liner

Tudric Sugar Cannister, ca. 1905
cast pewter, partially enamelled.
Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel.
2013-49-24-a/c

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

All-over design of flower heads, natural size. Printed in green, brown, old gold and purple, with outlines in dark red; background grey-green.

Sample (England), 1962
cotton.
1962-141-8

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

Silk-like material printed in bold design in symmetrical arrangement of strong central flower and foliage with poppies branching at side. Red background, brown, green and lighter red for poppies, black areas. Shows influence of William Morris. Liberty tag attached.

Sample (England), reprint 1962
synthetic or blend.
1962-141-4

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

Horizontal, symmetrical with two segments enameled in dark blue surrounding a polychromed segment in orange, yellow and green.

Cymric Brooch, ca. 1905
silver and enamel.
Gift of Harry C. Sigman.
2013-21-24

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

Flat circular silver with soldered loop shank on reverse. Obverse with chased pattern of abstract curves and interlacing, inlaid with green trans-lucent enamel, Recessed circular motif between curves, inlaid with yellow and red translucent enamel.

"Cymric" lines Button, 1900–03
silver, enamel.
Gift of Nicholas Harris.
1987-48-1

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

Flat circular silver with soldered loop shank on reverse. Obverse with chased pattern of abstract curves and interlacing, inlaid with green trans-lucent enamel, Recessed circular motif between curves, inlaid with yellow and red translucent enamel.

"Cymric" lines Button, ca. 1900–03
silver, enamel.
Gift of Nicholas Harris.
1987-48-2

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

Exotic birds in branches with fruit and flowers.

Textile, Printed fabric, late 1920s
cotton.
Gift of Mrs. Germaine Little.
1968-110-128

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

Flat circular silver with soldered loop shank on reverse. Obverse with chased pattern of abstract curves and interlacing, inlaid with green trans-lucent enamel, Recessed circular motif between curves, inlaid with yellow and red translucent enamel.

"Cymric" lines Button, ca. 1900–03
silver, enamel.
Gift of Nicholas Harris.
1987-48-3

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

All-over pattern of stylized flower heads and leaves, in light green, olive-green, yellow, orange-pink, on white ground.

Sample, Spring Fever, 1962
cotton.
1962-141-9

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

Flat circular silver with soldered loop shank on reverse. Obverse with chased pattern of abstract curves and interlacing, inlaid with green trans-lucent enamel, Recessed circular motif between curves, inlaid with yellow and red translucent enamel.

"Cymric" lines Button, ca. 1900–03
silver, enamel.
Gift of Nicholas Harris.
1987-48-4

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

White printed in intertwined circles and lines in shades of green outlined in greenish-black. Small Liberty tag attached.

Sample (England), 1962
cotton.
1962-141-3

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

Irregular block design in strong orange and grey-green against mottled brown background. Small Liberty tag attached. Both selvedges present.

Sample (England), 1962
cotton.
1962-141-5

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

All-over natural size floral pattern screen printed in light green, mauve, green-blue and white with grey-blue ground. Liberty tag attached. Both selvedges present.

Sample (England), 1962
cotton.
1962-141-6

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

Printed in design of perpendicular arrangements, small oval leaf and uneven stripes in strong reds, orange, blue, mauve and yellow.

Sample (England), 1962
cotton.
1962-141-7

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

Dark ground, printed with small block design in light blue. Ground over-printed in darker green. Both selvedges present.

Sample (England), 1962
cotton, wool.
1962-141-10

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

Round enameled in blue, green and red ornament on the face with pierced Celtic motifs on each side; back-rest supported by a U-shaped horizontal element.

Menu Holder (England), 1905–06
silver, enamel.
Gift of Harry C. Sigman.
2013-21-21

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

Yellow wool printed in large scale floral and foliage pattern in two shades of brown outlined in dull red. Liberty tag attached. Pattern shows influence of William Morris.

Sample (England), 1962
wool.
1962-141-1

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

Round enameled in blue, green and red ornament on the face with pierced Celtic motifs on each side; back-rest supported by a U-shaped horizontal element.

Menu Holder (England), 1906–07
silver, enamel.
Gift of Harry C. Sigman.
2013-21-22

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

A tear drop pattern of strong pink, mauve and brown against a brown ground which is over-printed in dark brown with pink touches.

Sample (England), 1962
cotton poplin.
1962-141-11

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

Rectangular with top and bottom closed, one end open and other three sides mostly open; enameled in green and blue; motif applied at the center of the top of holder.

Matchbox Holder (England), 1907
silver, enamel.
Gift of Harry C. Sigman.
2013-21-27

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

Printed panel with instructions on making two herb pillows. Flower heads with leaves surround a laurel wreath and a banner that reads: "The Queen's Silver Jubilee." Above the banner is the year "1977" and a closed crown. At the bottom is a rectangle with instructions on making the pillows.

Commemorative Towel, 1977
linen.
Gift of Susanna Ebendorf.
1977-75-4

This object was made by Liberty & Company.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Large-scale tree and flower design with green-tailed peacock in shadeds of blue, green, orange and brown on a drab ground.

Textile, 1920–1930
cotton or jute?.
Gift of Mrs. Germaine Little.
1968-110-38

This object was made by Liberty & Company.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Large scale, swirling design of sinuously curving foliage and oval blossoms; printed in purple, green, and red with black outlines on a white ground. Reprint in a new colorway of a design from about 1900, probably by Harry Napper.

Textile (England), 1962
silk.
1962-141-2

This object was made by Liberty & Company.
This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Incomplete design of symmetrical arrangement of iris, with branching foilage, sprays of cornflowers and other blossoms in bright shades of purple, blue and pink on red ground.

Sample (England), 1962
silk (or imitation?).
1962-141-13-c

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Incomplete design of symmetrical arrangement of iris, with branching foilage, sprays of cornflowers and other blossoms in shades of green and yellow on white.

Sample (England), 1962
H x W: 29.2 x 44.8 cm (11 1/2 x 17 5/8 in.).
1962-141-13-b

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

long handle with trefid end, apparently en suite with sugar jar .24

Sugar Spoon, ca. 1905
cast pewter.
Gift of Gerald G. Stiebel and Penelope Hunter-Stiebel.
2013-49-25

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

Incomplete design of large scale flowers and foliage in pink, brown, dark green and light green on white.

Sample (England), 1962
H x W: 29.2 x 44.5 cm (11 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.).
1962-141-12-c

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Architectural four-sided shape tapering up to a pyramidal top. In the upper half of the center, a circular copper face enameled in blue and green. In the lower half, an applied copper plaque with a motif enameled in dark blue-green and red.

Clock (England), ca. 1905
pewter, enamel.
Gift of Harry C. Sigman.
2013-21-28

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

Incomplete design of large scale flowers and foliage in soft orange, light brown, reddish brown and yellow on white.

Sample (England), 1962
H x W: 29.2 x 44.5 cm (11 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.).
1962-141-12-b

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Thebes Stool, ca. 1884
carved and joined wood.
The Linda and Irwin R. Berman Stool Collection.
2013-50-49

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