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Decorated with landscape, mountains left, in background, tree right, in foreground, lion left, and frog right. Framework of rocaille scrolls.

Tile (England), ca. 1760
tin-glazed earthenware, red transfer-printed decoration.
Gift of Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard.
1938-71-1

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

Flat, black, tapering rectangular form (a); top third of hard plastic with narrow metal touch control band in center; bottom two thirds of matte black pliable silicone encasing a jointed body that can be bent into a curved form. Separate small, black,rectangular, plastic and metal USB transceiver (b) on underside, attached via magnet.

Arc Touch Computer Mouse With Transceiver, 2010
molded abs plastic, polycarbonate, silicone, metal.
Gift of Microsoft.
2011-60-2-a,b

This object was made by Microsoft.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images and 1 video of this object.

Formed with the cloisonné technique, showing raised ridges. Blue rooster with half of red sun, against yellow sky with rays from sun. One of a series representing various nations; this representing France, made at 25th anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina’s accession.

Cloisonné Tile (Netherlands), 1915
molded and lead-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Gertrude Whiting.
1936-2-1

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

Pair of square tiles of reddish buff clay with bottle-green glaze over incised lions. A) facing right; B) facing left. Faintly visible stamped on back: double wings surrounded by: W. De. Morgan 2 Co Sand's End Pottery

Pair Of Tiles (England), 1888–1898
glazed earthenware.
Museum purchase through gift of Georgiana L. McClellan.
1953-104-12-a,b

This object was made by Sand's End Pottery.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Flat, black, tapering rectangular form (a); top third of hard plastic with narrow metal touch control band in center; bottom two thirds of matte black pliable silicone encasing a jointed body that can be bent into a curved form. Separate small, black, rectangular, plastic and metal USB transceiver (b) on underside, attached via magnet.

Arc Touch Flexible Computer Mouse With Transceiver, 2010
molded abs plastic, polycarbonate, silicone, metal.
Gift of Microsoft.
2011-60-1-a,b

This object was made by Microsoft.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images and 1 video of this object.

Small square carton covered with black paper with fine stippled all-over textural pattern. Rim of lid (b) has striped paper band affixed around edge. Die-cut paper label with logotype printed in black, red and metalic gold on light colored ground, affixed to lower right corner of box lid.

The Young-Quinlan Co., Minneapolis Box And Lid, ca. 1927
lithographed paper.
Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris.
1994-118-18-a,b

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

Square tile of red clay, stamped and inlaid with pipe clay in shape of double-headed. Right edge missing. Four circular pits on back.

Floor Tile (England), 14th century
red earthenware, inlaid with pipe clay.
Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.
1955-144-1

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

Low, curved pewter form with flat rim and three rounded sections to receive circular teapot (-1) flanked by creamer (-2) and sugar bowl (-3); block letter "G" engraved in center; two black ebonized wood trapezoidal handles on left and right sides; four small bun feet on underside.

Dinette Tray, ca. 1928
pewter, ebonized wood.
Gift of Marilyn Friedman.
2013-57-4

This object was made by Old Colony Pewter.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Pressed terracotta with raised ornament and blue glaze. A) has arch with heart and flowers in rayed circle. B) has arch enclosing stylized flowers and letters SF. A) and D) have cartouche with date 1756 and top inscription: Las dich das bese nicht (Be not overcome by evil.) Modeled after an eighteenth century Pennsylvania German cast iron stove designs.

Four Tiles Forming Square (USA), 1937
pressed and glazed earthenware.
Museum purchase from the Misses Hewitt Fund.
1937-62-1-a/d

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

Plate depicts crowded, overlapping scene with abstract figures and buildings; two gilt scalloped handles and gilt rim. Some figures are singing, and watching armed men on horseback, blonde figure blowing trumpet; castle and bell tower in background.

Cake Serving Plate (Austria), ca. 1925
molded, enameled, gilded and glazed hard paste porcelain.
Gift of the Estate of Edgar Sachs, from the Collection of Hilda G. and Edgar....
2008-42-6

This object was made by Wiener Porzellan Manufaktur, Augarten.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Kaku square plate, medium Plate, 2008

Kaku square plate, medium Plate, 2008
reed, bamboo, bagasse pulp.
Gift of WASARA Co. Ltd..
2011-12-6

This object was made by WASARA Co. Ltd..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

In the shape of a mussel shell, narrower end flips open, hinged on underside. Striker on underside.

Mussel Shell Matchsafe, late 19th century
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-335

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

Group of four tiles, square, with blue underglaze decoration on buff ground, each with name of one of the four continents, and corresponding allegory and attributes within a circular medallion: -72a, "Asia," showing turbaned figure riding in a howdah on back of an elephant, with two attendants; birds in foreground, turreted architecture in background; -72b, "Europa," showing a lady, cavalier and dog in foreground, watching woman in a sedan chair carried by two men; European style buildings in background; -72c, "Africa" with a turbaned man and woman, with attendant holding parasol, with the attributes of monkey, ostrich and camel; -72d, "America" showing an Indian in feather skirt and headdress, carried on a litter by five similarly but less ornately dressed Indians, and attended by one holding a fan; at left a conquistador on horseback, and a cockatoo on a branch; in right background, a sailing ship.

Allegories of the Four Continents Tiles, early-mid 18th century
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.
1960-1-72-a

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Under an arch supported by columns is a female figure in feather skirt, holding shield and arrow, seated on a tortoise; crested with shield and two figures.

Allegory of America Stove Tile, late 17th century
glazed earthenware.
Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.
1960-1-73

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

Necklace (a) of twenty-nine rectangular clear plaques, each surmounted by a satin-finished and sculptured parakeet with head turned to left and a long slender pointed tail; plaques strung on fine silver chain with three small silver rings between plaques; small silver spring clasp. Case (b) covered in deep blue leather; cover lined with white satin stamped in gold; deep blue velvet support for necklace.

Moineaux tête levée Necklace, ca. 1930
molded and carved glass, white metal; leather, silk, brass (case).
Gift of Jacques Jugeat.
1968-163-1-a,b

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

Red and white rectangle, flat metal speaker on top, red stylus along side of body. Dials and controls in white and black.

TPR-61 Portable Phonograph Radio, ca. 1962
molded plastic, metal, electronics.
Gift of Arthur Lindo and Jay Loebel.
1991-92-1-a/e

This object was made by TACT Denki Co., Ltd..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Circular flat band with large rectangular curved plaque attached by 3 supports; plaque framed and divided by 3-ridged band into 4 square sectionswith looped motif within each, 9 spherical projections at corners.

Ring (USA), ca. 1985
cast gold.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Rollings.
1992-15-1

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

Rectangular, curved; 9 spherical projections; reeded band outlining and dividing into 4 square sections with looped motif in each; twisted loop handle on band concave side.

Gold Weight, 20th century
cast bronze.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Rollings.
1992-15-2

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

Flat rectangular grey-green plastic housing. Transparent window on front, six buttons below, metal telescopic antenna on right. Metal handle with black plastic cover, following the contours of the front. Holes for plugs on left side and bottom container for six batteries.

T 52 Clairtone Portable Radio, 1961
molded plastic, metal.
Gift of Barry Friedman and Patricia Pastor.
1986-99-23

This object was made by Braun AG.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Red earthenware with white slip. Geometric interlaced pattern, forming two diagonally placed eight-petal rosettes in black, with yellow center. In opposite corners elongated green petals, part of larger rosette, extending over four tiles.

Tile (Spain), 17th century
glazed, slip-decorated earthenware (cuenca technique).
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1929-17-20-a,b

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

Lozenge-shaped; sunray pattern decoration.

Tray (USA), ca. 1928
silverplated brass.
Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris.
1994-118-26

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

Tuskers Pair Of Earrings, 1993
painted and incised soapstone, bent wire, glass beads.
Gift of Cordelia Rose in honor of David McFadden.
1995-150-2-a,b

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

Cylindrical form engraved with block letter "G" on side; flat inset hinged lid with low circular ebonized wood finial; trapezoidal ebonized wood handle at back; triangular spout set perpendicular to handle.

Dinette Creamer, ca. 1928
pewter, ebonized wood.
Gift of Marilyn Friedman.
2013-57-2

This object was made by Old Colony Pewter.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Five-piece coffee set includes covered sugar bowl, milk jug, cup and saucer, and plate. Coffee Pot (-1a,b): tall slightly conical form with broad, flat triangular handle with circular opening; small curved triangular spout; white ground overall, the bottom decorated with various sized circles in brown, some overlapping; white lid with large flat triangular handle with pierced circle at back. Sugar bowl (-2a,b): circular bowl (a) tapering toward base; white ground overall, the bottom decorated with various sized circles, some overlapping; slightly domed white lid with large flat triangular handle with pierced circle at back. Cream jug (-3): White porcelain ovoid form, tapered toward flat circular base; broad, flat triangular handle pierced with circular opening; curved triangular spout; white ground overall, the bottom decorated with various sized circles, some overlapping. Cup and saucer (-4a,b): circular cup (a) tapering toward flat base; curved flat triangular handle on side, pierced with circle; white body, the lower portion enamelled with red-orange semi-circles and dots arranged in asymmetrical pattern. Circular saucer (b) with slightly upturned edge; cup recess molded off-center; surface enamelled with red-orange dots and overlapping semi-circles clustered around cup recess. Plate (-5): circular form with slightly upturned edge; white ground overall, the surface enamelled with scattered red-orange dots and clusters of overlapping semi-circles.

Coffee Set (Austria), ca. 1902
enameled porcelain.
Museum purchase from Charles E. Sampson Memorial Fund.
1986-83-1/5

This object was made by Wiener Porzellan Josef Böck and Schule Professor Koloman Moser.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Globular body. Triangular everted lip open at top. Raised square band encircles body at right angle to handle. Tubular handle attached to body with walnut strut at top, and to shaped plinth that continues as base of teapot body. En suite with 1982-21-1a,b; 2a,b; 3a,b.

Creamer (France), ca. 1928
silver, walnut.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
1982-21-4

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

Tusker Pair Of Earrings, 1974
flattened metal, bent wire, glass.
Gift of Cordelia Rose in honor of David McFadden.
1995-150-1-a,b

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

WASARA Tableware Bowl, 2008

WASARA Tableware Bowl, 2008
reed, bamboo, bagasse pulp.
Gift of WASARA Co. Ltd..
2011-12-21

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

Cylindrical form engraved with block letter "G" on side opposite handle; flat inset lid with low circular ebonized wood finial; trapezoidal ebonized wood handle on side.

Dinette Sugar Bowl, ca. 1928
pewter, ebonized wood.
Gift of Marilyn Friedman.
2013-57-3

This object was made by Old Colony Pewter.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

This Kenji style tsuba is naga maru (round) in shape and has a gilded mimi kaku koniku (a square rim with slight rounding). The decoration uses maru bori (round surface carving) with nunome kin zogan (an inlay of gold leaf affixed to a serrated ground), and shows byō bu issō (a pair of folding screens) with patterns.

At the center is the nakago-ana, an opening through which the sword passes. Surrounding this is the seppadai, a flat oval area that is migaki (burnished) and rimmed in gold. On either side are ryō-hitsu openings, both of the suhama type, symbolically represents the coastline of Horai, the holy island of the Immortals.

Tsuba (Japan), 1830–43
iron, gold inlay, gold leaf.
Bequest of George Cameron Stone.
1936-4-1142

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

Flat rectangular box with loop at one end, through which long copper chain passes. Box has lid that slides on and is inscribed on one side "N A D."

Document Case With Lid (Kenya), early 20th century
brass, copper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1995-37-10-a,b

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

TR-620 Portable Radio, 1960
molded plastic, stamped metal, stamped and pierced sheet metal, cord.
Gift of Max Pine.
2012-17-1

This object was made by Sony Corporation.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Cylindrical form engraved with block letter "G" on side; flat inset hinged lid with low circular ebonized wood finial; triangular spout at front; trapezoidal ebonized wood handle at back.

Dinette Teapot, ca. 1928
cast pewter, ebonized wood.
Gift of Marilyn Friedman.
2013-57-1

This object was made by Old Colony Pewter.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Block-like, rectangular yellow silicone rubber-covered body with short cylindrical dark gray antenna top right; face with circular speaker on left; volume and AM/FM buttons on right. Antenna rotates to act as tuner.

Tykho Radio, 1997
molded silicon rubber and abs plastic, electronic components.
Gift of Max Pine.
2013-6-1

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

Four-part pewter set consisting of cylindrical teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl (.1/3), on shaped tray (.4). All with trapezoidal ebonized wood handles, and engraved with block letter "G". Teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl lids with circular ebonized wood finials.

Dinette Tea Set, ca. 1928
cast pewter, ebonized wood.
Gift of Marilyn Friedman.
2013-57-1/4

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

Gray conical speaker on its side attached to standing rectangular base with straight telescopic antenna. Text and controls lower right of base.

Sound Station Radio, 1995
molded plastic, metal.
Gift of Max Pine and Lois Mander.
2008-9-2

This object was made by Lexon and Matalie Crasset.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Vertical rectangular form of orange aluminum with large rectangular screen above circular white click wheel with control symbols.

iPod Nano Digital Media Player, 2009
sheet aluminum, glass, polycarbonate.
Gift of Apple.
2010-34-1

This object was made by Apple Computer, Inc..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.