Hand Blotter

Louis C. Tiffany|Tiffany Studios

after 1909 · Bronze · The American Wing

Interest in Native American heritage pervaded the United States at the turn of the century, as illustrated here by this desk set (1974.214.11-.14) that consists of large and small blotters, a tray, and an inkpot in the "American Indian" pattern, which was introduced in 1909. The stylized serpent, frog, bird, rain, and storm represent the seasons; connected circles represent the flight of time.

Artist

Louis C. Tiffany|Tiffany Studios

Date

after 1909

Medium

Bronze

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Grant, 1974