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    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Nutmeg grater

    Maker: Richard Pitts, American, w.ca. 1741–1746
    Date: 
    ca. 1741–1746
    Medium: 

    Silver

    Accession Number: 
    1930.1280
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Vacuum Cleaner

    Designer: Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild, American, 1898–1985
    Manufacturer: Electrolux Corporation, American, founded 1910
    Date: 
    1937–38 (designed); 1938–54 (manufactured)
    Medium: 

    Chrome-plated, polished, and enameled steel, cast aluminum, vinyl, and rubber

    Accession Number: 
    1993.5.1a-f
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view*
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Carved Cane

    Date: 
    ca. 1916
    Medium: 

    Wood with rhinestone inlay and cloth

    Accession Number: 
    1999.68.1
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view*
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    “Petipoint” Iron, Model No. W410

    Designer form: Clifford Brooks Stevens, American, 1911–1995
    Designer (mechanical): Edward P. Schreyer, American, born Hungary, 1886–1980
    Manufacturer: Waverly Tool Company, American
    Date: 
    Patented 1941
    Medium: 

    Chromium-plated steel, steel, Bakelite and fiber-wrapped cord

    Accession Number: 
    2010.51.1
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    “Radio Nurse” and “Guardian Ear” Short Wave Radio Transmitter

    Designer: Isamu Noguchi, American, 1904–1988
    Manufacturer: Zenith Radio Corporation, American, 1918–1999
    Date: 
    Designed 1937
    Medium: 

    Bakelite, enameled metal, and mechanical elements

    Accession Number: 
    2009.210.1a-b
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    20th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view*
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Pair of Andirons

    Date: 
    1760–80
    Medium: 

    Brass and wrought iron

    Accession Number: 
    1962.31.58a-b
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view*
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Napkin Clips

    Manufacturer: Tiffany and Company, American, founded 1837
    Date: 
    1879
    Medium: 

    Sterling silver, gilding, and enamel

    Accession Number: 
    1991.51.1.1-.2
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    19th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view*
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Pair of Andirons

    Date: 
    1750–1800
    Medium: 

    Wrought iron

    Accession Number: 
    1930.5006a-b
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Pair of Andirons

    Date: 
    1750–1800
    Medium: 

    Wrought iron

    Accession Number: 
    1930.5008a-b
    Culture: 
    American or British
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view*
    Collection Objects
    American Decorative Arts

    Pot Hook

    Date: 
    1750–1800
    Medium: 

    Wrought iron

    Accession Number: 
    1930.5018
    Culture: 
    American
    Period: 
    18th century
    Classification: 
    Tools and Equipment
    Status: 
    On view

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