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Circular form; obverse: bust of Abraham Lincoln facing right flanked by engraved dates, 1809 / 1909; reverse: eagle on rock over sea; in field: "PRESERVE PROTECT / DEFEND".

Medal (USA), 1906
engraved bronze.
Gift of Victor David Brenner.
1906-33-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

In the shape of a folded napkin with "folded corners".

Butter Pat (USA), ca. 1880
gilt silver-plated metal.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1995-148-6

This object was made by Simpson, Hall, Miller, & Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Snuff Box, early 19th century

Snuff Box, early 19th century
painted tôle.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Jones Taylor.
1912-18-22

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

Six-sided form with circular caveto, the cream-colored ground with brown transfer-printed decoration of three birds in flight among a tree and flowers, above a geometric-patterned band and a section with flower decoration.

Rangoon Plate, ca. 1878–85
glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration.
Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection.
1999-42-3

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

Circular form, the white crackled ground with brown Japanese-inspired transfer-printed decoration, the top section showing birds in flight over a body of water, shoreline with tree and flowering plants in foreground, the lower section composed of differently shaped panels of motifs including night sky, flowers, and geometric or arabesque patterns.

Melbourne Plate, ca. 1881-1885
glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration.
Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection.
1999-42-10

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

Rectangular box, with rounded corners, of wood. Sides and tops covered with applied flowers carved in mother-of-pearl and tinted ivory. Silver bands around edge of box and cover. Inside bottom "nashiji" (pear ground) lacquer.

Box And Cover (Japan), late 19th century
shibayama technique carved mother-of-pearl and tinted ivory, silver,....
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1952-164-9-a,b

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

Carrying case of cardboard covered with small patterned paper, trimmed with gold paper.

Box For A Miser's Purse (France), early 19th century
cardboard, paper.
Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum.
1953-106-91-b

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Box, oblong with rounded corners; gold with bleu de roi enamel plaque on cover with applied "N" inlaid with diamonds.

Snuff Box (France), 1800-1810
granulated, cast, applied (elements) enamelled and chased three-color gold,....
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1967-48-15

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

Smoker's set Tray, 1936–1937

Smoker's set Tray, 1936–1937
chromium-plated metal,enamel.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-95

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

Octagonal, with a scalloped edge. Decorated with grotesque figures including a monkey band and a helmeted man carrying a shield inscribed "San-Peur" (Without Fear). Border of insects and flowers. Grayish green and ochre on white ground.

Plate (France), 1745–49
tin-glaze earthenware.
Gift of George A. Hearn.
1907-14-9

This object was made by Olérys and Laugier's pottery factory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Octagonal shape with gold-banded edge. Heavily guilded, incised water plants in center, with space-filling floral and leaf forms of gold, with enamel color dots and smaller gold dots. Porcelain with blue underglaze decoration and overglaze enamelling and gilding.

Plate (USA), 1886–1890
glazed and gilt porcelain.
Gift of Mrs. C. R. Dumble.
1939-24-2

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

A white plate with a gold lip depicting a mouse sitting on a tree stump, playing the guitar with a mountain in the background.

Plate (France), ca. 1880
enameled, gilt and glazed porcelain.
Museum purchase through bequest of Dona Guimaraes and from Decorative Arts....
1993-124-4

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

Rectangular, flat bottom; edges bent at right angles to form gallery; each corner secured with brass rivet. Curved tapered handles at both long ends; attached to tray with six rivets. Undecorated.

Tea Tray (Netherlands), ca. 1903
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-1

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

Plate with fish, bird, and shell, bordered in blue.

Service Rousseau Plate, 1866
glazed and hand-painted earthenware.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1990-41-1

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

Circular; lambrequin border and central basket of flowers in terracotta color and blue on white ground.

Plate (France), 1710–30
tin-glazed thrown earthenware.
Gift of Mrs. George T. Bliss.
1907-23-4

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

Circular form with up-curved lobed rim, the cream colored ground with Japanese-inspired transfer printed decoration in black and tones of brown and yellow showing two fans with scenes of birds and a butterfly among flowering plants and branches; the fans superimposed over a flowering branch, a flowing ribbon encircling the handles.

Plate (England), ca. 1875–85
glazed earthenwarewith transfer-printed decoration.
Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection.
1999-42-15

This object was made by Copeland and W.T. Copeland and Sons.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Pale violet silk purse ornamented with gold beads in zigzag and diamond pattern. Two engraved hexagonal rings control side opening; tassels at either end are of small gold beads ending in loops formed by larger gold beads.

Miser's Purse (France), early 19th century
silk, metal.
Gift of Mrs. Albert Blum.
1953-106-91-a

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

Circular form with scalloped edge; decorated with flowers and foliage, mythological Callot-esque figures. Green and ochre on white ground.

Plate (France), ca. 1750
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2008-40-4

This object was made by Olérys and Laugier's pottery factory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Circular; with red star and the inscription, in Russian, "The reign of workers and peasants will be without end" around gilt overglaze rim border; in the center a white partial orb, a hammer and sickle, and the inscription, in Russian, "Commune."

The Reign of Workers and Peasants Will Be Without End Plate, 1920
enameled, gilt, glazed and molded porcelain.
The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
1989-41-14

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

A circle chrome tray with a cream plastic inside. Tray also has two textured chrome handles on opposite sides.

Coronet Tray, 1938-1942
chrome-plated metal,plastic.
Gift of Mel Byars.
1991-59-90

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

Octagonal form with fluted rim with thick dark green border; center decorated with three Callot-style figures and foliage in green and ochre on white ground.

Plate (France), ca. 1763
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2008-40-2

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

Circular form with shaped rim decorated with green and ochre borders surrounding floral garlands; center decorated with green, blue-green, and ochre scene in landscape within scrollwork rocaille border. Central scene shows a seated woman wearing a crown. At her feet is a globe and cornucopia with money. Before her, an angel offers a building.

Charger (France), 1740–1760
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2008-40-8

This object was made by Olérys and Laugier's pottery factory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Dish with four lobes and eight points. The center is decorated with the young Ganymede and Jupiter in the form of an eagle. A sphinx on either side. Swags, scrolls, groteschi masks and diapered fields complete Berain-style design. Beaded edge with triple line and scrollwork.

Dish (France), mid- 18th century
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Catharine Oglesby.
1958-119-7

This object was made by Clérissy Factory, Moustiers, France.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Young Man Smoking Matchsafe, ca. 1900
cast and incised silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-231

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

Circular; with hammer, sickle, cog gilded on a black ground in center and a wide border of brightly colored stylized flowers surrounding; gilded outer border

Hammer, Sickle, Cog, Floral Border Plate, 1918
enameled and gilt porcelain.
The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase....
1989-41-11

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

Circular form with scalloped edge; decorated with flowers and foliage, Callot-style figures on staggered terraces. Green and ochre on white ground.

Plate (France), ca. 1750
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2008-40-3

This object was made by Olérys and Laugier's pottery factory.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Zon Hearing Aid, 2008

Zon Hearing Aid, 2008
injection-molded nylon, chromed metal, high-gloss metallic paint.
Gift of Starkey Laboratories, Inc..
2011-5-1

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

Oval form, the white crackled ground decorated with blue Japanese-inspired tranfer-printed decoration: the rim with a wide band of abstract geometric design, with fine hatched lines, surrounding a narrow scalloped band; the well decorated with bands, medallions and panels of geometric motifs, a medallion showing a sailing vessel on water superimposed on a landscape within a rectangular frame.

Excelsior Platter, ca. 1880
glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration.
Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection.
1999-42-8

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

Octagonal form with fluted rim with narrow green border; center decorated with three Callot-style figures and foliage in green and ochre on white ground.
One carries a flag with the words: Vive la paix.

Plate (France), ca. 1763
tin-glazed earthenware.
Gift of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw.
2008-40-1

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

In the form of four cigars held together with a band inscribed "HAVANA" on both front and reverse. Hinged on side. Striker recessed in top of lid.

Cigars Banded Together Matchsafe, 1891–92
cast and engraved silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-241

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

Cylindrical uncovered pot. Tinned interior. Incurved lower section with flat base. Three engraved concentric lines at lip. Curved sheet metal spout attached with five rivets. Applied strap handle engraved with concentric lines and stamped with a triangle.

Jug (Netherlands), ca. 1903
brass.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1986-14-4

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

Dome-shaped, matte gold plastic housing surrounding circular thermometer with clear plastic dial. Dark brown callibration numbers on upper portion of thermometer.

T-86 Round Thermostat, 1953
metal, molded plastic.
Gift of Honeywell Inc..
1994-37-1

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

Cone-shaped bowl with base of cross form.

Bowl (USA), ca. 1928
electro-plated nickel silver.
Museum purchase from Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and General....
1993-111-2

This object was made by Paye & Baker Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Camera open: Angular metal-covered plastic body, the triangular, hinged bellows and lens housing rising from flat rectangular base, and surmounted by angled view finder; tops of view finder and bellows housing covered in tan leather. Recessed circular lens, red shutter button, and other controls at front of housing. Base opens at front to accept film casette. Camera closed: flat rectangular metal form surmounted by flat rhomboidal folded view finder cap; tops of view finder and housing covered in tan leather.

SX-70 Camera And Case, 1972
polysulfone plastic with a layer of copper-nickel-chromium alloy, applied....
Museum purchase through gift of Neil Sellin.
1999-2-2-a,b

This object was made by Polaroid Corporation.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 9 images of this object.

Matchsafe, late 19th century

Matchsafe, late 19th century
cast metal and painted celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-220

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

Rectangular, snuff box type container, featuring vertically situated, polychrome enamel image of blond cancan dancer with right leg kicked high. She wears patterned pink dress with low bodice, white petticoats and bloomers, thigh-high black stockings and black shoes. Lid's lip or left edge curved. Lid hinged on right side. Striker on back of same long right side panel.

Cancan Dancer Matchsafe, late 19th century
cast silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-259

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