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H. ROHDE DECO WATCH In the early
1930s, designer Gilbert Rohde (American,
1894–1944) was hired by the Herman
Miller Furniture Company to create a line of
sophisticated yet affordable furnishings in the
popular Art Deco style. Among Rohde’s designs
was a clock of chrome and rosewood veneer,
now in the Museum’s collection, and the basis for
our sleek watch. Alloy and stainless-steel case, a
silicone strap, and quartz movement. $70 each
Women’s
Case 1 1/2"L x 1 1/4"W. 80-007518
Men’s (not shown)
Case 1 3/4"L x 1 1/2"W. 80-006140
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C. NIGHT OWL PIN Based on a
19th-century French design created by the
House of Robin as part of a collection called
Fantaisies—jewelry combining historic and
romantic themes with motifs from nature.
Produced in cooperation with the Musée des
Arts décoratifs, Paris. Sterling silver, lightly
antiqued, with onyx and Swarovski crystals.
1 5/8"L x 1 3/4"W. 09-098484 $135
ART DECODESIGNS
E–F. FRENCH DECO COLLECTION In the Museum’s
Costume Institute are original copies of Gazette du bon ton:
art, modes & frivolités, a luxury periodical published in
Paris from 1912 to 1925. This gathering of elegant fashions
utilized the technique of pochoir (hand-colored stenciling)
to reproduce creations by top designers of the day. Our
watch and magnifier are based on whimsical illustrations
of jewelry and accessories from this publication.
E. NEW Flexible Harlequin Watch Stainless-steel
and rhodium overlay case and coil bracelet, hand
enameled. Quartz movement. Case 1"L x 3/4"W;
adjustable fit. 80-018167 $175
F. Magnifier Pendant Silver overlay, hand
enameled, with jet glass faceted beads.
Pendant 4"L; chain 36"L. 80-015762 $155
G. FRENCH EVENING WATCH This Museum
best seller is based on a 19th-century French design,
now in the Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris. Rhodium
overlay, hand enameled, with Swarovski crystals.
Fabric cord band. Quartz movement. Case 7/8"W; 7"L
with 1" removable extender link. 09-028127 $145
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D. ART DECO GEOMETRIC SHAWL Multitalented and
enigmatic, artist Sarah Lipska (Polish, 1882–1973) moved in
1912 to France, where she sketched costumes and sets for
Léon Bakst and the Ballets Russes. She later devoted herself
to fashion, interiors, and sculpture. The Museum’s collection
includes a rare Lipska wool textile with an Art Deco design
embroidered in subtly light-reflective materials. Our
stunning burnout shawl re-creates its intricate pattern.
Silk/viscose. Imported. 21" x 70". 80-016354 $95
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