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    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Bocage group, “The Cock and the Jewel”

    Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory, British, 1745–1784
    Date: 
    1758–70
    Medium: 

    Soft-paste porcelain

    Accession Number: 
    1966.136.1
    Culture: 
    British
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Lamp Base

    Date: 
    ca. 1930
    Medium: 

    Brass

    Accession Number: 
    1977.44.4
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Copper Desk Lamp

    Maker: Rick E. Neacili, American
    Date: 
    possibly 1900–1910
    Medium: 

    Copper, iron

    Accession Number: 
    1977.44.1
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Candlestick

    Date: 
    1600–1650
    Medium: 

    Brass

    Accession Number: 
    1981.132
    Culture: 
    European
    Period: 
    17th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Floor Lamp

    Designer: Kurt Versen, American, born Germany, 1901–1997
    Date: 
    ca. 1947
    Medium: 

    Birch pole, metal base and fixture painted grey

    Accession Number: 
    1981.53.9
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Floor Lamp

    Designer: Walter Von Nessen, American, born Germany, 1889–1943
    Manufacturer: Nessen Studio, Incorporated, American, founded 1927
    Date: 
    1927–35
    Medium: 

    Brass, Bakelite, and enameled metal (lamp); linen, fiberglass, and metal (shade)

    Accession Number: 
    1981.53.10
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Table lamp

    Designer: Walter Von Nessen, American, born Germany, 1889–1943
    Manufacturer: Nessen Studio, Incorporated, American, founded 1927
    Date: 
    after 1942
    Medium: 

    Brass and enameled metal (lamp); buff colored linen, fiberglass and metal (shade)

    Accession Number: 
    1981.53.11
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Standing Lamp

    Date: 
    ca. 1940
    Medium: 

    Brass, glass, and parchment

    Accession Number: 
    1977.40.11a-b
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Standing Lamp

    Date: 
    ca. 1940
    Medium: 

    Brass, oak, and straw-covered paper

    Accession Number: 
    1977.40.12a-b
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Standing Lamp

    Date: 
    ca. 1940
    Medium: 

    Brass

    Accession Number: 
    1977.40.10
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Lighting Devices
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

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