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Elongated, flat handles with flat circular terminal. Elongated, elliptical-shaped blade arranged perpendicular to handle.

XUM Dinner Knife, ca. 1990
stainless steel.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-75

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

Tartanware
Possibly for export market

Cribbage Board (Scotland), ca. 1880–1900
wood.
1990-153-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Cherub Plaque
wood.
1923-27-11

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Birdcage
wood, carved and painted.
Gift of P. Jamarin.
1907-2-20-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Choker (b) of plain gold at the back; at the front, flattened bits and pieces--as though melting--gold supporting an oval blue opal (a).

Necklace (USA), ca. 1968
gold, blue opal.
Gift of Irena Brynner.
1991-165-8-a,b

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

Serving Fork, 1930–40

Serving Fork, 1930–40
polished chromium, plastic.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-138

This object was made by Chase Brass & Copper Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Lock And Catch (France)

Lock And Catch (France)
fire-gilt bronze.
1909-25-47-a,b

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

String of ojime beads, composed of 8 ivory beads in animal shapes, 4 babies, 2 beads of bone, 2 yellow moulded with masks, 8 light brown, 5 dark brown with moulded relief, 6 in guri lacquer

"Ojime" Beads, early 20th century
ivory, bone, lacquered wood (guri), seeds, resin.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1952-164-60

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

Shaped plaque with raised molded border and circular ribbed hanging loop on top edge; painted in underglaze blue and yellow with leaf scroll border, chinoiserie scene center with figure in landscape.

Plaque (Netherlands), ca. 1720
tin-glazed earthenware.
Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren.
1986-61-33

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

In late 17th-century/early 18th-century Venetian style, central vertically ovoidal moulded frame surrounded by acanthus branches; row of scallops decorates edge of opening.

Frame, ca. 1850
painted and gilt pine.
Gift of Mrs. James O. Green and Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1921-17-18

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

Plate
glazed earthenware (queen's ware), overglaze decoration, gilding.
1938-57-418-e

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

Eight linked movable elements; each composed of a spiral, leaf form, square, easel-shaped form; three plain links and short section of chain links at either end; hook on one end, triangular charm at other; bright enamel colors.

Pinwheel Necklace Necklace, 1982
enameled brass (baked).
Gift of Eve Kaplin Design, Inc..
1990-107-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Flat, vertical rectangular package, on the cover is a stylized face of Santa Claus in the manner of Saul Steinberg under which, between two mittens, is printed the name "Hanes". The fur trim on the cap, the pattern of the mittens and name "Hanes" are embossed. Printed in red, green, black and metallic gold on white.

(a) Package for "Hanes Seamless Stockings", with (b) cover Package And Cover
printed cardboard; embossed.
1957-43-2-a,b

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

Object 1992-131-1 is the prototype for this clock.

Laborious Clock, 1989
stainless steel.
Gift of Elika.
1992-46-1

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

Plate
glazed earthenware (queen's ware), overglaze decoration, gilding.
1938-57-419-f,q

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

Filigree and modeled disks bordered with half-rings, on filigree form set with three turquoises.

Manicure Set (India), probably 19th century
gilt and filigreed silver, turquoise.
Gift of Frances Morris.
1951-111-90

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

Bracket
H x W x D: 24.7 x 7.5 x 2.2 cm (9 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 7/8 in.).
Gift of Mrs. Charles B. Alexander.
1907-1-32

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

Bracket
H x W x D: 24.6 x 7.4 x 2.1 cm (9 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 13/16 in.).
Gift of Mrs. Charles B. Alexander.
1907-1-31

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

Cherub Plaque
wood.
1923-27-10

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A silver hoop with molded decoration on both edges holds the lens in a groove. It screws into a handle with repoussé shells, cherub heads, cartouches and flowers.

Magnifying Glass, late 19th century
cut rolled silver, glass.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1957-100-14

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Flat, woven, beaded collar with tan, green, deep rose colors; beads intersperced; panels with masks; bronze figural pendant, greenish patina, lays on collar at center.

Chimu Bronze Figure Necklace, 1987
nylon thread, bronze, carnelian, ruby, emerald, gold.
Judith R. Tishman Collection, gift of Peter V. and Lynn P. Tishman.
2002-16-4

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

Frame, Gilded
H x W x D: 24.5 x 18.5 x 2 cm (9 5/8 x 7 5/16 x 13/16 in.).
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1952-164-19-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

From a swivel hook hang two link-chains which are attached to an octagonal gold plate from which hang four ornaments (two tassels, a watch key and a case containing a hook). The links are formed of oval bands of gold surrounfing steel beads. The plate and ornaments are of gold, decorated with steel beads.

Gold and steel watch chain Chatelaine, 19th century
gold, cut steel.
Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.
1931-6-196

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Necklace has charms in the form of hearts, one with bust of George VI.

Necklace (England), ca. 1936
bakelite, metal.
Gift of Deane Granoff.
1992-130-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

simple moulding fragment with double ogee channelling, carved with running elementary acanthus pattern.

Molding Fragment (France), 18th century
walnut.
Gift of George A. Hearn.
1906-9-94-a

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Bracket
H x W x D: 24.3 x 7.2 x 2.2 cm (9 9/16 x 2 13/16 x 7/8 in.).
Gift of Mrs. Charles B. Alexander.
1907-1-29

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Comprising four elaborate white and gilded metal elements in the Egyptian style, three elements being a circular coin purse and two storage compartments depending from the central element composed of a mask and pectoral above a lozenge-shaped medallion and oval medallion with a green enameled frog; the whole decorated with polychrome enamel. Large hinged clip on back of central element.

Chatelaine, late 19th century
white metal, gilded metal, enamel.
Gift of Harvey Smith.
1968-135-74

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

Plaque (possibly France), late 18th century
tortoiseshell.
1962-85-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Dish with scalloped edges in ovoid; at center, bunch of grapes on stem with leaves and insects.

"Silver-Shape" Dish Dish, ca. 1752
soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel.
Gift of Michele Beiny, in memory of her grandfather Hanns M. Weinberg.
1985-120-4

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

This object has not been digitized yet.

Stained Glass (Switzerland), late 16th century
glass, metal.
1952-50-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

A two prong serving fork with a wood grain textured finish and slightly undulating handle.

Venetian Salad Serving Fork, ca. 1880–85
silver-plated metal.
Gift of Historical Design Inc..
2006-30-1

This object was made by Reed & Barton.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Light tortoiseshell lorgnette with handle slightely widened toward bottom; gold monogram, conjoined "BS," at bottom of handle.

Lorgnette (USA), late 19th century
formed tortoiseshell, applied gold, glass, metal.
Gift of John Torson.
1983-41-1

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

Dish with scalloped edges in ovoid; at center, fruit on stems with leaves and insects.

"Silver-Shape" Dish Dish, ca. 1752
soft paste porcelain, vitreous enamel.
Gift of Michele Beiny, in memory of her grandfather Hanns M. Weinberg.
1985-120-3

This object was made by Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Whisk (Sweden), late 1980s

Whisk (Sweden), late 1980s
plastic.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-49

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

Mount
wood.
Gift of Newton P. Bevin.
1972-40-5-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Hat Pin
Overall: 24 x 4 x 3.6 cm (9 7/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 7/16 in.).
Gift of Frances Jones Poetker.
1997-130-33

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.