New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Memo Pad Cover

Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932)

Date1920

MediumBronze | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 4 7/8 in. (0.6 x 19.1 x 12.4 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number83.456

Terms

Venetian
New York

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DescriptionRectangular covered pad with touches of green enamel. Decorated with fields of richly chased ornament relieved by a deeply carved band of ermines on the bottom of the cover. The style of decorating was used extensively in the 16th century by Venetian craftsmen in making leather objects.