Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Floor lamp
Object name
Floor lamp
Date
c. 1906-1913
Medium
Glass, bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 70 x 26 in. ( 177.8 x 66 cm )
Description
Leaded glass and bronze "Bookmark" floor lamp; 26" domed shade with elaborate apron consisting of 8 circular motifs representing colophons of master printers; upper border composed of rectangular strips of green glass interrupted by tiny round and square jewels of different colors. Bronze floriform floor lamp base.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Object Number
N84.36
Marks
stamped: on metal tag inside shade: "TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK"
Gallery Label
The "Bookmark" shade, featuring emblems of early master printers, was especially suitable for lighting a bibliophile's library. Matching desk set pieces in the Bookmark pattern, such as inkwells, letter holders, and picture frames, were also available at the Tiffany Studios showroom.