Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
ca. 1837
1953.197
Wood
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Luce Center
Blotter Holder
Title
Blotter Holder
Object name
Blotter holder
Date
1905-1920
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1/8 x 12 x 2 in. ( 0.3 x 30.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Patinated metal blotter end from desk set; rectangular holder has cut design of leaves and vines on front.
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur D. Berliss, Jr., Ruth B. Ciner, and Marian B. Katzenstein in memory of their parents Arthur D. Berliss, Sr. and Marie K. Berliss
Object Number
1985.25b
Marks
stamped: on underside: TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK/998"
Gallery Label
The "Etched Metal and Glass" desk set, as it was called in Tiffany Studios' 1920 catalog, was one of more than fifteen desk set patterns offered at the Tiffany Studios' showrooms. Patterns included as many as thirty different pieces, allowing clients to customize their own sets.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
