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Object NameRocker Blotter

Designer René Lalique (French, 1860-1945)

Manufacturer Lalique et Cie

Made FromGlass, Nickel, Cardboard, Felt

Datedesigned in 1920

TechniqueMold-pressed, acid-etched

SizeOverall H: 5.8 cm, W: 16.8 cm, D: 8.8 cm

Accession Number2011.3.328

Credit LineGift of Elaine and Stanford Steppa

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

France, Combs-la-Ville

Physical DescriptionRocker Blotter, "Cerises (Cherries)". Colorless glass, metal, cardboard, blue felt; mold-pressed, acid-etched, assembled. Rocker blotter with silver metal, blue felt, and cardboard blotter with waisted colorless handle. Handle decorated with thorny vines and circular berries.
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